Police are seeking witnesses to an incident which occurred at around 2.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday (2 May) at Stoneham Park, Hove, in which two boys were shot with air weapons by two other boys.
The close-range attack resulted in injuries to both victims, aged 12 and 13, causing bruising and swelling which required medical treatment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
One of the victim’s mothers arrived at the scene and was herself threatened, with the weapons being pointed at her, and subjected to abusive language before the suspects made off.
Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information about the attack is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 783 of 02/05.
Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).
Two boys aged 13 and 15 were each arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and affray. After being questioned, they were released on bail until 9 June pending further enquiries.
