Teenager assaulted by youth in Eastfield park

Police are appealing for information after the incident over the weekend

Author: Karen LiuPublished 20th Sep 2022

A teenager has been assaulted in Eastfield over the weekend.

It happened at Eastway play park at around 5pm on Sunday (18th September).

The victim received an injury to his nose after being headbutted by a teenage boy who was with five others.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, officers are appealing for information about a youth seen in the area wearing a dark grey hoody and grey tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email megan.campbell1@northyorkshier.police.uk.

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Megan Campbell.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220167276.

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