A hunter’s shot early this morning resulted in a 16-year-old from Holland suffering slight injuries, the police confirmed to this newsroom.
The incident occurred early this morning in the limits of Pembroke, where the young man was bird-watching along with some of his friends.
He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified to be suffering from slight injuries in his leg caused by lead shot.
So far, the police have no information on the hunter responsible.
File photo of hunters celebrating after the referendum on spring hunting