Four teens arrested after man suffers head injury during assault in Horley

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 17th Apr 2024

A man has been hospitalised with serious head injuries following an assault in Horley.

Surrey Police say they were called out at around 10:45am on Tuesday (16 April) to the car park of Waitrose on Victoria Road to reports that a man had been assaulted by a group of four teenage boys.

The victim was targeted because he challenged two boys who were believed to have taken alcohol from a shop without paying.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his head. which are not believed to be life threatening.

Four teenage boys from Horley have been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm, robbery and possession with intent to supply class B drugs.

Anyone who saw the assault or has any information should contact Surrey Police PR/45240042271.

If you do not wish to leave your name, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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