Witness appeal after teenage boy attacked in West Sussex

Sunday, 15 August 2021 10:44

By RNHJourno

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was seriously assaulted and had his bike stolen by a group of youths at Goring-on-Sea railway station.

At 11.30pm on Friday 23 July, the victim was approached by a large 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.

Several bystanders were on the platform at the time of the incident, and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed it to help their investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 375 of 28/07/21.

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