Police Investigate Possible Air Rifle Attack On Woman In Her Car

Published on: 10 Nov, 2026
Updated on: 10 Nov, 2026

Surrey police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Ash in which an air rifle is believed to have been fired at a woman in a car.

They are treating the case as one of assault and criminal damage. The woman was injured, although she did not need  hospital treatment.

Police have just released details of the attack. They say it happened at around 6.40pm on Thursday, October 22, in the car park at Greyhound Close and continued to Aldershot Road.

A police statement said: “A metal projectile, potentially from an air rifle, was fired at a woman and her car. The woman sustained an injury, but fortunately did not require hospital treatment.

“We are interested in speaking to any individuals who may have witnessed the incident or were driving in the area at the time.

“We are particularly keen to speak to a man who was seen in the area at the time. He is described as white, in his 20s, with an unshaven wispy beard, around 6ft tall and of stocky build. He was wearing all black including a large overcoat.

“Our Safer Neighbourhood Team have also been patrolling the area and making local enquiries. If you have any information which may help our investigation, or have any CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage, please contact us via direct message, quoting PR/45260123101.”

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