Girl, 4, in ‘serious condition’ after being shot through the head with an arrow

A FOUR-year-old girl is in a “serious” condition after being shot with an arrow in the head.

The youngster required surgery after being rushed to hospital by air ambulance on Saturday.

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The incident occurred at a house on Furness Drive, Illingworth, Halifax.

The girl remains in a serious condition following surgery on a head injury.

West Yorkshire Police were called at around 12:45pm and are now investigating the circumstances, but it is thought the girls injuries were not caused intentionally.

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Detective Inspector Gary Stephenson, of Calderdale District CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to determine precisely how this girl has come to be injured.

“Our investigations suggest she was not intentionally injured and an 18-year-old male is assisting us with our enquiries.

“Specially trained officers are working to support her family as our investigations continue.”

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