Police have said “this type of dangerous behaviour will simply not be tolerated” after an eight-year-old boy was injured with a ball bearing in Verwood.
At around 7pm on Monday June 20, a child was hit with a ball bearing on his lower back whilst visiting Potterne Park with his family.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Police Constable Kelly Cole, of East Dorset police, said: “Thankfully the victim did not sustain serious injuries, however, there could have been serious consequences and this type of dangerous behaviour will simply not be tolerated.
“An investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who was in the park at the time and witnessed what happened to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220098717.
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