A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been airlifted to the Royal Childen’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition this morning, after suffering a gunshot wound near Cheshunt.

A police spokesperson confirmed officers were called to King Valley Road near Cheshunt around 8am, after the teenager suffered non-life threatening injuries while allegedly hunting in the area.

An ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the teen had been subsequently airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

A relative is understood to have visited Cheshunt General Store following the incident in search of medical supplies.

Detectives are currently assessing the scene.

“Police are investigating circumstances surrounding the boy’s injuries and the investigation remains ongoing,” the police spokesperson said.

More to come.