Appeal for witnesses following serious assault

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses and any information to a serious assault.

The incident happened in the Rope Walk area at around 1.30pm on Sunday 6th September when it is believed that a 14-year-old boy was assaulted by another teenage boy.

Police Constable Ben Philpotts said: “This unprovoked attack, which we believe to be an isolated incident, resulted in the victim suffering a broken nose, cuts, bruising and concussion. I would ask that anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact us as soon as possible.”

Information can be reported online under the Tell us About section of the West Mercia Police website www.westmercia.police.uk using reference 00457i of 6 September 2020 or call 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.