Teenage boy punched in the face in Filey
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information or witnesses to come forward
A 14-year-old boy has been punched in the face in Filey when he was playing with friends over the weekend.
It happened at around 6pm in Glen Gardens on Saturday 19th November when a man, who is described as white, with an average build, wearing a black tracksuit with a hood up over his head and carrying a black Nike backpack, approached the teenager and punched him in the face. The man then walked off in the direction of West Avenue.
The assault left the boy needing dental surgery.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, who witnessed the assault or who recognises the description of the man is asked to email james.moody@northyorkshire.police.uk, or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to PC 1199 Moody. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220205552.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.