Teenager seriously injured in Harlow
It happened yesterday morning and has left the victim with a head injury
Last updated 3rd Feb 2025
Detectives are investigating an assault in Harlow, which has left a teenager with a serious head injury.
Officers received a call at 9.15am on Sunday 2 February, reporting a 17 year-old boy had been found injured in a car park in the Guilfords area.
He had been subjected to a serious assault and had sustained a fractured skull.
He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Detective Inspector Lisa Hurrell, who’s leading the investigation, said: “My team is working hard to establish what led up to the victim becoming injured.
“There will be a very visible police presence in the area while we carry out our enquiries.
“If you have any information about what happened, please get in contact.”
If you saw anything, have any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or have any information please get in contact.
Please quote incident 348 of 2 February.
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