TWO boys were shot at on Saturday while playing near Marine Lake in Clevedon.

TWO boys were shot at on Saturday while playing near Marine Lake in Clevedon.

Police were called at just before 3pm after the 11-year-olds were confronted by a group of other youngsters.

One of them pulled out a BB pistol and fired at the pair.

One was hit by pellets in his neck and ribs causing bruising and the other was hit in the rear.

The police have spoken to the children involved, including the offender, and the gun will be confiscated.