Police appeal after teenager assaulted in Colchester

He was attacked by a man in Sea King Crescent

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 27th May 2022

Police have launched an appeal after a teenager was assaulted in Colchester..

The boy was walking with friends near Sea King Crescent at around 7pm on Tuesday 8 March when he was attacked by a man.

He ran at the boy, who was knocked to the ground. He wasn't hurt but his mobile phone was broken during the incident.

The suspect is descirbed as having facial stubble and mousey blonde hair.

He was wearing dark green joggers and overalls.

Police Constable Canwell, of Essex Police, said: “The boy was visibly shaken, but thankfully, unhurt.

“We want to speak to two men who stopped to help the boy and end the assault. I believe that they may be able to help us identify the suspect.”

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