A TEENAGER is in hospital after being shot in the foot in Lye.

The 18-year-old man was shot in Claycroft Place just before 9.45pm on Friday night (November 5).

He is currently in hospital and his condition is not considered to be life changing, West Midlands Police said.

Police are carrying out forensic examinations, conducting house to house enquiries and are trawling through CCTV as the investigation into the shooting continues.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “If you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area then please get in touch. Call us on 101 or message on Live Chat via our website - please quote log 4574 5/11.

“Or to remain anonymous call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. You won't be asked for your name and calls cannot be traced.”