LEYTONSTONE: Teenager shot with pellet gun (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)
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LEYTONSTONE: Teenager shot with pellet gun
4:42pm Monday 7th June 2010 in Local Elections Live
A TEENAGER was shot with a pellet gun in what is believed to be a gang related incident.
The 14-year-old boy was wounded in the lower back and buttocks but his injuries are not serious.
Police believe the shooting happened when members of the Cathalll Gang and Thatched House Thugs clashed in Victoria Road, Leytonstone, at around 2pm on Wednesday, June 2.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Cathall Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0208 721 5004, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
