A CYCLIST was shot in the ear with a pellet gun while cycling along the A435 at Portway.

As a silver Peugeot 306 or 307 passed, the woman heard a crack and realised her ear was bleeding.

She was taken to hospital, where a pellet was removed from her ear.

It happened at 10.45am on Friday, February 18, and the car was heading towards Birmingham.

Anyone with information can call 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.