Boy, 14, suffers fractured jaw in attack, with 4 teenagers arrested
The boys all aged 13 were arrested for racially or religiously aggravated assault
Four teenagers have been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted in Sherborne.
The incident is reported to have happened at around 5.30pm on Friday 15 July.
The 14-year-old local boy was assaulted by a group of male teenagers in Pageant Gardens in Station Road.
The victim attended hospital for treatment to a fractured jaw and a chipped tooth, as well as cuts and bruises.
Arrests
Following enquiries, two 13-year-old boys from Sherborne and two boys from Yeovil, also aged 13, were arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm. They have all been released on police bail while the investigation continues.
Police appeal for two people who helped
Detective Constable Charlie Soutine, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.
“I am particularly keen to speak to two members of the public who reportedly intervened as they may have important information to assist my investigation.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220114142.