Folk singer 'just a little shaken up' after being shot with BB gun

Northern Irish folk artist Cara Dillon says she's 'just a little shaken up' after being shot in the face by a BB gun in Frome.

We've reached out to the Northern Irish singer and on social media says rest assured - she is fine.

Avon and Somerset Police say they're investigating two reports of individuals being hit.

Speaking this afternoon on social media, the star, from Dungiven, said she didn't expect this to become a 'big story', adding she posted about the incident to warn other locals of what had happened.

She said: "Firstly, thank you to everyone for your kind messages, you really are the best! I posted on Twitter shortly after it happened to warn other residents in my local town of Frome to be aware, I really didn't expect it to be such a big story, so here's a bit more info:

"Sam and I were walking to meet friends for dinner in the town centre and were on the corner of Bath Street and Cork Street at 7pm when a vehicle drove past with the window down.

"We both heard an automatic BB or Airsoft gun fire about 8-12 shots and I was hit in the face several times. My left eyeball was hit, my cheek and around my eye. It felt like someone had thrown a handful of stones at me, it was very painful.

"Anyway, I was in tears, couldn't open my eye, a nice lady helped and it took us all a minute to realise what had happened. While on the phone to the police Sam started looking for pellets on the ground and found about 7. They were gel-like (thankfully) and not solid plastic. The police were on the scene very quickly and were looking at CCTV from the town centre. They were very helpful and considerate.

"I woke this morning with a sore eye, headache, and a bruise appearing on my cheek. I've had a very through check over with an optician and everything seems fine with my eye.

"I heard this morning that another person was shot in the head last night on Rodden Road in Frome so I wasn't the only one. The police are aware of this incident as well.

"Thanks again for all the kind comments and rest assured I'm fine... just a little shaken up."

In a statement sent to us, Avon and Somerset Police said: "Officers are investigating two reports of individuals being hit by a suspected BB gun pellet in Bath Street and Rodden Road in Frome.

"Thankfully, we do not believe anyone has been seriously injured or required any medical treatment and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

"We are asking anyone with any information to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 5224144931 to the call handler."

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