Judge hit by airgun pellet in court

An outspoken judge found himself in the firing line after he was accidentally shot with an airgun during a private court case, it was revealed today.

Judge hit by airgun pellet in court

An outspoken judge found himself in the firing line after he was accidentally shot with an airgun during a private court case, it was revealed today.

John Neilan, who serves on the bench in the midlands, was struck by a pellet from the pistol as a lawyer showed it to the court.

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