Witness appeal to assault in North Swindon

By Roger Ogle - 25 May 2017

Crime

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was assaulted in the park on Lyme Way, North Swindon on Sunday 14 May.

Around 3pm a group of about five young males, seen loitering in the park, assaulted the 13-year-old; he received minor injuries to his face and legs.

The group was wearing hoodies.

PCSO Gareth Reynolds said:  "This was a particularly nasty attack on this young lad.  "We'd like to speak to anyone who either heard or saw this incident or has any information in relation to this."

If you can help with our enquiries please contact PCSO Gareth Reynolds on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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