Appeal after teenage boy assaulted in Sunderland
Officers investigating a report of assault in Sunderland are appealing to the public for information.
At around 6pm on Monday, June 9, it was reported that a teenage boy was chased by a man from the Mowbray Park area of Hendon, down the A1231 to the crossroads with Lindsay Road, where the boy was assaulted.
It is understood the offender believed to be a white male, aged between late teens to 20s, of slim build and wore black top with hoodie up.
The victim, a boy aged 15, sustained injury to his head and ear which required hospital treatment. He has since been discharged.
A number of enquiries have been ongoing by the Force’s Criminal Investigation Department since the report was first made and today (Wednesday) officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
They are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw what happened.
Anyone with information should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website.
For those unable to contact the Force in these ways, call 101. Please quote crime number: 066617F/25