Shortly after 3.40pm on Monday, January 9, emergency services were called to a house on Hill End Road, Avisford following reports a 10-year-old boy had been struck in the eye with an arrow while playing in his bedroom.

The boy was then located in a parked car on the side of the road.

READ ALSO:

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for an eye injury before being flown in the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for further treatment. He is in a stable condition.

Police believe the self-inflicted accident occurred when the boy was attempting to load a junior compound bow using his feet with the arrow pointing toward him when the arrow was let go and shot toward him. Police noted that there was no point on the arrow.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and remind people to exercise caution when using such devices in the home.

Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: