Two recent incidents involving a paint ball gun are likely to be connected say Christchurch Police. Both incidents occurred on Wednesday 2 May.
9pm
A white vehicle with two occupants fired a paint ball pellet at female sitting at the bus stop outside Christchurch Public Hospital Oxford Terrace. She suffered a minor leg injury.
9.10- 9.15pm
Two occupants of an older white square shaped sedan fired a paint ball pellet at a pedestrian walking north on Colombo Street between Peterborough and Kilmore Streets. He was not injured.
Police are appealing for members of the public who witnessed these incidents or have any information leading to the identification of the individuals. Please contact Detective Constable James SIMPSON, Christchurch CIB, phone 3637 523.