Police are appealing for a potential witness to come forward

A teenage boy has been arrested after a 14-year old was reportedly chased and assaulted leaving him with cuts on his body.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the attack on Monday, September 7, which happened between 6.13pm and 6.18pm in the Beacon Bottom Woods area of Park Gate.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “A 14-year-old boy was reportedly chased and assaulted . He suffered cuts to his torso in the incident that did not require hospital treatment.

“Following enquiries, a 16-year-old boy from Fareham has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and attempted wounding with intent.

“He has been bailed with conditions until Monday 7 December whilst enquiries continue.

“We are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, including one man who we believe was in the area at the time and spoke with the victim following the incident.

“He is described as,

White
30-to-40-years-old
5ft 10inches tall
With a beard and a buzz cut
Wearing a long sleeve black top, leggings, and shorts

“If this was you, or you were in the area and witnessed the incident, please call 101 quoting 44260437570.

“You can submit information via our website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.”