Woman suffers mystery leg injury while walking dog at Wiltshire castle

Police believe a woman was injured by a ball bearing at a castle in Wiltshire.

The victim was walking her dog close to Ludgershall Castle at around 4.30pm on Friday (5 November), when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her leg.

Inspecting the area, she found a small circular mark where an object had penetrated through her clothing.

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Officers investigating the incident believe it could have been caused by a ball bearing-type object – possibly fired from a gun or catapult.

“A female was walking her dog in the area when she felt a sharp pain to her leg. When she looked her clothing had been penetrated and she had a small circular mark”, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

They continued: “It is believed this was caused by a pellet or ball bearing of some kind.

“If you were in the area at this time and saw anything you think may be relevant, please call 101 and quote reference number 54210108102.”

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