Man 'shot his sister in the buttocks after penis-shaped birthday cake prank backfired'

A man was arrested amid claims he shot his sister in the buttocks after she presented him with a novelty penis-shaped cake at his 21st birthday party.

Christopher Taft was reportedly celebrating the milestone birthday at his home in Holly Hill, Florida, when his sister brought out the phallic surprise.

He is then alleged to have shot her in the buttocks with a BB gun.

According to ClickOrlando.com, Taft saw the funny side and never intended to hurt his sister, but merely wanted to get her back with a prank of his own.

Various reports suggest his sister - who has not been named or aged - was taken to hospital after the ball bearing became embedded in her skin.

Taft was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and battery.

His sister declined to press charges, but he was still taken to the Volusia County Jail and has since been released. It is unclear whether he will appear in court.