Gillingham crossbow attack: Man injured after weapon fired at leg
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The injured man was walking in Victoria Street when the attack happened
A man has suffered a leg injury after another man fired a crossbow at him in a Kent town.
Police said the victim was walking in Victoria Street, Gillingham, on Thursday when the suspect fired a small, black crossbow at his leg.
An ambulance was called and he was treated at a local hospital before being discharged.
Officers said the offender left the area after the attack and have appealed for information.
PC Stuart Drakeley said: 'We do believe that the offender will have been walking in the area and it is likely that the crossbow would have been visible as it was too big to conceal in a bag.
"We also believe that the suspect and victim are known to each other."
He asked anyone who was in the area between 15:00 GMT and 19:00 GMT and had information to contact police.
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