Girl, nine, shot with airgun in ‘racially aggravated assault’ in Bristol

In a troubling incident in Bristol, a nine-year-old girl was shot with an airgun in what police are treating as a racially aggravated assault. The young victim was hit three times and has been left traumatized by the experience. Authorities are actively searching for a white male suspect, believed to be between 17 and 18 years old, who reportedly shouted racial slurs during the attack. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about hate crimes and the safety of children in public spaces, prompting police to increase patrols in the area.