Two arrested after teenager assaulted in High Wycombe
Police say they aren't treating the incident as a hate crime, at this stage
Two teenagers have been arrested after a boy was assaulted in High Wycombe.
Thames Valley Police were called after a boy in his teens was assaulted by a group of young men, outside a mosque on Desborough Street at the junction with Oakridge Road.
Police say they aren't currently treating the incident as hate crime.
The victim suffered GBH-level injuries which needed hospital treatment. He has since been discharged.
A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy, both from High Wycombe were arrested.
They remain in custody, arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, public order, and assault.
Chief Inspector Robb Webb, Deputy LPA Commander for Aylesbury, said: “We are investigating this incident and are carrying out extensive enquiries into this concerning incident.
“We are undertaking a number of enquiries and reassurance patrols, so members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area.
“Although we are in the very early stages of our enquiries we have made two arrests and at this stage we are not treating this incident as a hate crime.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen this incident or who has dash-cam, doorbell or phone footage from the area around the time that it happened, to please get in touch.
“You can provide information by calling 101 or through our online pages, by quoting reference 43240137047.
“Or if you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your information 100% anonymously.”