A WOMAN was shot in the leg with an air gun pellet when she was out walking her dogs.

The 33-year-old was walking in Knockhall Park, Greenhithe, when she noticed a group of four teenagers stood by the changing rooms that appeared to be shooting air rifles into the woods.

As she walked across the park she felt a pain in her knee and realised she had been shot.

She was taken to hospital where she was treated for a cut to her knee.

The teenagers were wearing black and grey hooded tops.

The incident took place on Friday, March 17 at around 3.20pm.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information should contact North Kent Police on 01474 565211.