Teen punched and kicked in face in Newbury

It happened in a local park

Author: Carol MusgravePublished 26th Jul 2021

A teenager has suffered facial injuries after he was attacked in a Newbury park.

It happened last Wednesday evening (21 July) at around 6:15pm in Victoria Park, when the 18 year old got into an altercation with a man near the bandstand.

He was punched - and then kicked in the face, while on the ground.

The victim sustained bruising and swelling to his left eye but did not need hospital treatment.

Investigating officer PC Macy Watson, based at Newbury police station said: "I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please get in touch.

"You can make a report online or by calling 101 and quoting reference 43210324757.

"If you wish to remain 100% anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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