Teenager suffers minor injuries after assault in Perth park

The 16-year-old was attacked at the North Inch on his way to meet friends.

Published 12th Jul 2019
Last updated 12th Jul 2019

A 16-year-old boy has suffered minor injuries after was assaulted at a park in Perth.

He was attacked by two boys, who were part of a large group of teenagers, at the North Inch.

It happened at around 6.50pm on Wednesday 10th July while he was on his way to meet friends.

A witness shouted at the boys to stop and the victim suffered a small cut to his head and a black eye.

A spokeperson for Police Scotland said: “Officers are trying to trace anybody else who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the assault or has information regarding those involved.

“Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101."

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