Thirteen-year-old Michael Harris may have had his sight permanently damaged by the thoughtless actions of a youth on a skateboard.

Some teenagers think it is fun to shoot at passing cars and people around them, possibly urged on by scenes on television.

Guns, whether real, fake or air guns, like the one used in this incident, are an increasing threat to our society.

Youngsters must not be allowed to get hold of these weapons in the first place, they are not toys.