A teenage boy was attacked in a field by a group of 15 youths who left him with bruises and scratches.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after the boy was assaulted at The Flatts land behind the leisure centre in Sowerby, Thirsk.

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A group of 15 teenagers, both male and female, were at the park around 7pm on Friday (June 17) when they physically attacked the victim and damaged his bicycle.

It is believed one of the group pushed the boy into the road close to Westgate Fish and Chip Shop on Westgate.

The suspects are described as follows

  • A teenage girl with blonde curly hair wearing a black Nike tracksuit
  • A teenage girl with blonde hair wearing grey leggings and a grey cropped top
  • A teenage girl wearing black leggings and a green hoodie
  • A teenager wearing a black tracksuit with black and blonde highlighted hair

If you saw the incident or any of the group before or afterwards or if you have any further information which could help the investigation, please email: ben.atkinson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, press option two and ask for PC Atkinson.

If you'd prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quote reference 12220104522.

 

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