Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was shot with an air rifle in Lancing (Image: Archant © 2004)
POLICE have launched an appeal after an elderly woman was shot with an air rifle.
Officers are seeking witnesses after the woman, in her 90s, was shot in Lancing on Wednesday.
A report was received of an air rifle being fired around Lancing Bowls Club in Manor Road at 2.25pm.
Sussex Police said the woman's injuries were minor.
A group of young people were seen running from the scene.
Officers carried our an extensive search of the area but could not find them.
Neighbourhood policing officers will be maintaining a visible presence around the area over the coming days.
Anyone with information which could help police with their investigation is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial number 735 of 31/08.
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