Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old schoolgirl was shot with a BB gun at Uckfield bus station
The Incident
- Date and Time: Monday, 22 June 2026, at approximately 3:40 pm.
- Location: Uckfield bus station, East Sussex.
- What Happened: The teenage girl was waiting for a bus when she was struck by a pellet, causing a lump on her head. After noticing pellets on the ground, she saw a man point a gold-coloured gun at her and fire it.
Suspect Description
Police are searching for a male suspect described as:
- Age: Around 18 years old.
- Height & Build: 5ft 7in tall, slim build.
- Appearance: Short brown hair (longer on top) and facial stubble.
- Clothing: A white T-shirt and potentially football shorts.
Police Appeal
Because the incident took place at a busy time when numerous other schoolchildren and commuters were in the area, authorities believe there are multiple witnesses. If you saw the incident or have any information, you can contact Sussex Police by calling 101 and quoting serial 1328 of 22/06.
Uckfield man sentenced for coercive control and assaults on woman in East Sussex
Drink-driver who crashed car into house is banned
Long term investment in Wealden’s leisure centres supports summer visitor numbers
Flooding forces Eastbourne roller-skating rink to close
£50,000 fundraising goal set for 'significant' Arlington Stadium repairs
Hailsham main road to remain closed for further five weeks as works move to second phase
Eastbourne MP to meet with new South East Water CEO to discuss 'ongoing challenges'
South East Water looking to repair leak in Eastbourne road ‘as soon as possible’
