12-year-old boy attacked by gang of teenagers in Shaftesbury

The assault happened in the middle of the afternoon

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 17th Jun 2022

Police are investigating an attack on an 12-year-old boy in Shaftesbury.

He was assaulted by a group of teenagers near the Royal Chase Hotel in Christy's Lane.

Dorset Police were called to the incident at around 3.12pm on Tuesday (14 June).

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:

"It is reported that the victim – a 12-year-old boy – was assaulted by a group of teenagers. Officers are carrying out enquiries into the report. No arrests have been made."

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