THE BLOXIDGE TALLYGRAPH

Shops in the airgun incident area (SW)

Dateline:  27 September 2009

An appeal for information has gone out from concerned Bloxwich residents and traders after recent attacks in the High Street and Church Street area of the village by a rogue airgunner.

The first person attacked by the mystery shooter, apparently wielding a high-powered hunting rifle, suffered serious injury to his arm requiring hospital treatment.

A week later, a female member of staff of a local business on her break at the rear of Salon 69 was shot at three times, the lead slugs miraculously just missing her but smashing a nearby window.

Local businesses Scoffs, Bloxwich Hardware & DIY, Bloxwich Computer Centre, Jeneve Bridal Shop, Salon 69, Copper Lawnmower Engineering, Bloxwich Fireplaces, Bloxwich Domestics, Perfect Pizza, Melbourne Veterinary Centre, Church Carpets and the residents of flats above those premises are all gravely concerned by the unprovoked attacks.

A Bloxwich businessman who preferred to remain anonymous said "This person needs to be caught urgently for our safety.  Next time it may be you, your family or pet.  Let's hope next time no-one is blinded, injured or even killed by this mindless idiot.  This person will continue to do this again until caught."

If you know anyone in Church Street or the surrounding area who owns an air rifle, please consider reporting this to the police as soon as possible.  A reward has been offered for information leading to a police conviction.

Information in the strictest confidence may be passed on to any of the businesses listed above or direct to Bloxwich Police Station, which is investigating, on 0845 113 5000.

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