A TEENAGER has been assaulted after a gang of youths blocked his way as he walked along the footpath that leads from Westminster Close to Churchill Road. Eston, near Middlesbrough, at around 8.40om on Sunday, September 22.
The 15-year-old victim was approached by four males, one of whom was riding a pedal bike, which was used to block his path. The victim pushed past the bike and was then assaulted by two of the group, the male on the bike and one other.
The suspects punched and kicked the victim to his face and body before he was able to make off from them.The males are described as white, aged in their late teens and of skinny build. They were wearing dark tracksuits and one was wearing an Armani tracksuit top.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Malcolm Philpott on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.
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