Arrest over school air gun attack

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after another teenager was shot in the leg at a Warwickshire special school.

The incident happened at Griff Special School, Coventry Road, Nuneaton, on Monday.

A 14-year-old boy suffered a leg injury when he was hit with a pellet.

Police arrested the 15-year-old on Thursday and questioned him in connection with the assault and with firing an air weapon in a public place.

He has been bailed to return to Bedworth Police Station on 7 August, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Pc Chris Burningham.