A teenage boy was treated in hospital after being shot with a BB gun in a playground in Clevedon.

The 13-year-old boy was in the playground at Old Church Road on Friday at around 5pm when he felt a sharp pain in his leg.

The boy, who was on his own in the playground, was taken to Clevedon Hospital for treatment for a small wound to his leg.

No pellets from a BB gun were found in the playground.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw the incident and has any other information to contact them at Clevedon police station on 0845 4567000.