Police seek teenagers after air rifle incident in Bath

Police say an air weapon was discharged in the direction of vehicles and properties

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 4th Aug 2025

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information after an incident involving an air rifle in Bath.

It follows a report of two boys, believed to be in their early teens, discharging an air weapon in the direction of vehicles and properties in Bloomfield Road and The Wellsway at around 5.50pm last Monday (28 July).

The first boy is described as white and wearing a black cloth cap and tank top. The second boy is described as Black and wearing a light blue T-shirt.

Inspector Dudley Bond, of the neighbourhood policing team, said: “We have not received any additional reports of this kind, and we believe this to be an isolated incident.

“It is crucial for air rifle owners to act responsibly and familiarise themselves with the relevant legislation.”

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