Police are investigating an incident which left a girl needing hospital treatment after the horse she was riding bolted on hearing a gunshot.

The 15-year-old was thrown from her horse as she rode near the Drive, in Rayleigh at 5.45pm on Tuesday.

She suffered facial injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Daniel Heard of Rayleigh police on 01268 775533.

Published Friday, June 13, 2003

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