An 11-year-old lady has been killed and her British dad and mom have been injured in a capturing in France, in line with the nation's media.

The little one was shot lifeless as she performed in her household's backyard within the village of Saint-Herbot in Brittany, it's reported.

The lady's father was significantly injured and her mom was much less badly damage within the assault, whereas her eight-year-old sister managed to flee with out harm and raised the alarm. She is alleged to be in a state of shock.

The incident occurred round 10pm (native time) on Saturday when a gunman opened fireplace repeatedly.

A prosecutor has been quoted by French media as saying the attacker "suddenly appeared armed with a firearm and shot several times in the direction of the victims who were in their garden, before taking refuge in his home, in the company of his wife".

He then apparently surrendered to police.

A suspect, reportedly a Dutchman who lived within the village, is believed to be in custody.

Locals mentioned there had been a dispute between neighbours.

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office mentioned: "We are providing consular assistance to a British family following a shooting in France and are in contact with the local authorities."