Schoolboy assaulted in Swindon

It happened on Tuesday 21 March around 8am.

Author: Harry LongPublished 30th Mar 2023

A schoolboy was assaulted by another schoolboy in Swindon.

It happened on Tuesday 21 March around 8am in Tadpole play park off Tadpole Lane.

A member of the public pulled the suspect off the victim and separated the two.

The victim didn’t suffer any injuries.

In a statement, Swindon Police said: "We are trying to identify this man who intervened as a witness.

"He has been described as a white man, middle aged and bald, and was wearing a red t-shirt.

"There were also a number of people in and around the park at that time, so we are also appealing for anybody who witnessed the incident to please get in touch with us."

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

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