Eleven year old boy treated after gun found and accidentally fired
Two boys took home what they thought was a BB gun from woods near Tickleford Drive on Tuesday evening
Last updated 9th Apr 2026
An eleven year old boy’s being treated for a minor head injury after a gun was found in woodland and accidentally fired at a house in Southampton.
Two boys took home what they thought was a BB gun from woods near Tickleford Drive on Tuesday evening.
The firearm was reportedly accidentally discharged once the boys were home, but did not cause serious harm, and an 11-year-old boy was treated for a graze to his head.
Chief Inspector Chris Douglas, deputy district commander for Southampton, said: "As soon as this incident was reported to us on Tuesday, our teams were swiftly in attendance and have been carrying out thorough enquiries and searches in the area since.
"We know that our scenes will have disrupted people's normal daily routines, and we want to thank local residents for their patience as we carry out our investigation.
"Thankfully, this discovery has not resulted in more serious injuries, and the boys and their families have acted quickly to report the matter to us and allow us start further enquiries.
"These kinds of firearms are often used to threaten people, and cause serious harm, and we are committed to tackling and disrupting serious criminal activity.
"Our teams remain in the area today, and will be conducting patrols and house to house enquiries, if you do have any concerns or questions, then please do not hesitate to speak with them."
Police say they placed a scene and have been carrying out woodland searches since.
They are encouraging anyone who may have any information to contact them.