Man jailed after firing BB gun at group of people

A Devon man has been jailed for more than three years after firing a BB gun at a group of people in Cornwall.

Aidan Cashley, of Budshead Road, Plymouth, shot the weapon in Launceston town centre at about 11:00 GMT on 28 December 2024.

The 23-year-old appeared at Truro Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

He was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment with the weapon ordered to be destroyed.

Devon and Cornwall Police said one victim suffered serious injuries that later required surgery.

They added Cashley tried to flee but was detained by members of the public until police arrived to arrest him and seize the weapon.

Investigating officer Det Con Hannah Ackford said: "We welcome the sentence given to Cashley, who carried out this random and serious attack on a group of people who were not known to him.

"There are so many risks associated with possessing weapons and no good can come from it."

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