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Woman shot with airgun
July 9 2011
A woman was millimetres away from suffering serious head injuries after being shot with an airgun in Newall Green.
The woman, aged 48, was walking her dogs in Rodgers Park off Firbank Road, at about 5.10pm on Wednesday July 6 when she was shot in the ear. She had to have the pellet surgically removed
It is not known who fired the air weapon.
Detective Constable Mark Atkinson, said: "I want to reassure the community that we are treating this as an isolated incident and are working hard to find whoever is responsible.
"This is a serious offence and while the woman suffered a painful injury this dangerous and reckless act could have resulted in very serious injuries.
"I want anyone who was perhaps with the shooter or thinks they might know the culprit to contact the police.
"Rest assured we will treat the information you provide in strict confidence."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 6152, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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