A NINE-year-old boy had a lucky escape after he was shot in the head from an airgun.

He was playing on the corner of Worcesters Avenue, Enfield, when he felt the pellet hit the back of his head. Doctors at Chase Farm Hospital found that the pellet had glanced off his head without causing serious injury.

The incident happened last Wednesday just after 7.30pm.

Anyone with information can call Edmonton police on 8345 4441 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

17:10 Wednesday 22nd May 2002

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