Two teenagers have been charged after a pensioner was shot with an air rifle.

Police were called to Nursery Close, Sheerness, on Tuesday afternoon and later that day officers arrested the boys, both from Sheerness.

The 65-year-old man suffered a minor injury to his upper arm from a pellet.

A 16-year-old was charged with theft and possession of a loaded air weapon in a public place.

A 17-year-old was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a loaded air weapon in a public place.

Both have been bailed to October 15 when they are due to appear at Sittingbourne Youth Court.

Any witnesses to the incident are being urged to come forward and contact police on 01795 419344 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.