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Good Morning Monday 18th May 2026
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While I was at a village Community Police and Council meeting last night, my daughter was being attacked as she walked home from a self-help group with her friend. She was shot at close range by a BB (?) gun at least 5 times, in her thighs and lower back, as she turned away to protect herself. Apparently a BB gun is a gas-propelled pellet gun. The perpetrator wore a balaclava and demanded their bags. DD told him that they had no money on them and he just shot her. Just like that. Her friend was uninjured and was able to dial 999 as the attacker ran off, and when the police and ambulance arrived she was able to give what description she could, to them.
DD is in hospital, on an anti-biotic drip as the pellets could have been infected by his hands as he loaded the gun. 3 of the pellets will need to remain in her thighs as they are too deep to remove.
My DD has already had to deal with so much emotional stuff over the years, and just when she was attempting to get her life back on track by going to her self-help group this b.....d comes along and does this.
So....I really don't think I'm being unreasonable to want to have a private minute alone with him. One minute would be all I'd need. 
Marelli if he fired deliberately, intending to harm your daughter, he should be charged with Section 18 Grievous Bodily harm/Wounding with Intent. If he can prove he didn't intend to harm her (how on earth he'd do that when he fired several pellets into her, I can't imagine), it's Section 20 Wounding. He could also be charged with Aggravated Attempted Robbery. All indictable offences that go to the Crown Court, and attract a prison sentence.
I hope you've both had a better night's sleep 
He was to be in court this morning. Haven't heard anything on the news as yet, but do hope he's remanded in custody. So far his only charge is attempted robbery but I should imagine that other charges will be added (?)
The police have been really good. The Community Policewoman phoned me yesterday offering support and the Police Safety Officer phoned this morning offering a line of support for me to give DD. Describing how Victim Support would help her through the ensuing court case.
Thank you all again. 
marelli this chills the blood. Absolutely awful for you both and unbelievable that someone could just do this. These BB guns should be banned. I hope this guy is dealt with severely and you and your daughter can manage to put this behind you in time to you both.
Marelli My sincere best wishes to you and your DD. I hope she continues to heal both physically and mentally and that justice is done.
marelli how appalling.
Glad your daughter is healing and hope the fact the police have the person in custody will also reassure her. for you all.
I am so pleased to hear they have caught him Marelli what a relief. Lets see what happens when he goes to court .
So glad to hear your daughter is physically on the mend. I do hope she gets some good counselling to help with the mental trauma of it all. Poor girl.
Phew! Thank goodness he has been caught. I hope the punishment will be severe.
Glad they've caught him Marelli, it will help your daughter to process what happened if she knows the perpetrator will be brought to book. Hope she - and you - are not feeling too shaky today.
Hooray Marelli that's great news! Let's hope he gets just what he deserves the bl**der - your DD can hopefully start to heal mentally a little faster now he's been caught complete with weapon.
marelli thats is great news, you will all be relieved. Hopefully your DD will be home later.
Excellent news....rest a bit easier now.
Fantastic news, Marelli. I hope he is dealt with throughly, and you and your daughter can feel some sense of relief now.
Thank goodness they've got him, Marelli! Hope your DD recovers well - you both deserve some TLC after such a horrible experience.
They've caught him and also have found the weapon. He's 19-years-old and will appear in court tomorrow.
DD still in hospital on anti-biotic drip but should released sometime today.
Thank you all so much for your posts. it really does mean a lot.
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