A 33-YEAR-OLD man is recovering after being shot in the left leg with an airgun pellet.

The incident happened shortly after 1.20am on Friday, April 2, in Delamere Avenue, Sutton Manor. The victim was taken to Whiston Hospital where he received treatment to the injury.

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