Boy assaulted in Swindon

It happened in Gainsborough Close around 4.40pm on Monday 12 December.

Author: Harry LongPublished 21st Dec 2022

A 15 year-old boy's been assaulted in Swindon.

It happened in Gainsborough Close around 4.40pm on Monday 12 December.

The boy had a bruised eye and injury to his forehead - police think a group of around 10 youths were involved - with a young boy and girl believed to be the main offenders.

PC Rachel Larcombe said: ā€œThis was a very traumatic and frightening incident for the victim and his family. We will not tolerate violence of this nature and we would urge anyone with information about those involved to contact us immediately.ā€

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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