British Transport Police release images after attack on teenage boy in West Sussex

Tuesday, 24 August 2021 20:47

By Christopher Rice @chrisrice_

Do you recognise these young men?

Officers investigating an incident in which a teenager was seriously assaulted and had his bike stolen by a group of youths at Goring-on-Sea railway station are today releasing CCTV images in connection.

At 11:30pm on Friday 23 July, the victim was approached by a group of young people while waiting on the platform. He was then attacked by members of the group who punched, kicked, and stamped on him. They also stole his bike.

The victim suffered a broken jaw, cuts to his arms and head injuries.

Officers believe the young men in the CCTV images may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise them, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 375 of 28/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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