04/11/2013

Man Arrested After Five-Year-Old Is Injured In Shooting Incident

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a five-year-old boy.

The child was shot and seriously injured at his home in Essex.

The boy has been taken to the Royal London Hospital at around 13.20 on Sunday.

His injuries are believed to be serious but not life threatening.

The man, who was arrested on suspicion of possessing a fire arm and drug offences, has been released on bail until 6 January.

(CD/IT)

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