Witnesses sought to assault on young boy in Horsham

Saturday, 5 March 2022 00:00

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a young boy in Horsham.

Officers responded to a report of an altercation at the cricket pitch off Swindon Road and Park Rise between 4pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday (March 2).

The victim, a nine-year-old boy, received minor injuries as a result of the assault. Three other boys who are thought to have been involved were seen to leave the scene in the direction of Redford Avenue.

Anyone with any information, CCTV or dash cam footage is urged to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 890 of 02/03.

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