Investigation after 14-year-old assaulted in Stubbington
Police say he was attacked on his way home from school on Wednesday
An investigation has been started by police, after a 14-year-old was assaulted in Stubbington.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said the boy was attacked on his way home from school.
He was walking through a grassy area between Crofton Hammond Junior School and Bells Lane in Stubbington, around 2.30pom on Wednesday (5th March), officers said.
His parents took him to hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his face and neck.
DI Claire Ratcliffe from the Fareham and Gosport Criminal Investigations Department said, “We understand that this incident will be undoubtedly concerning for the local community and we want to reassure the public that we are conducting a number of enquiries to try and establish what has happened as quickly as possible.
“Uniformed officers will be patrolling in the area; please do speak with an officer if you have any concerns.”