Three teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was robbed and then shot in the face with a BB gun.

It is alleged the victim was confronted by the boys in who demanded he give them £2.50 in Beaver Lane, Ashford just after 8pm on Friday.

He was then shot in the face with the replica air gun which can be used to fire either metal or plastic pellets. Fortunately he was not injured.

Two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old boy, all from Ashford, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and have been released on bail while police investigate.

District Commander for Ashford, Ch Insp John Frayne said: “Incidents of this nature are very unusual and we are looking into the circumstances.”

“I would like to add a warning that using BB guns in public is extremely dangerous and being in possession of a firearm in public is an offence for which you could be arrested.”

Any witnesses are urged to call Kent Police on 01622 690690 quoting ref: 26-1370.