Teenage boy was savagely attacked in the street as police appeal for key witnesses to come forward
The victim was punched and kicked repeatedly
Police are appealing for two key witnesses to come forward after a teenage boy was savagely attacked in the street.
The 17-year victim was punched and kicked repeatedly by a teenager and an older man outside a row of shops in London Road, Widley in Waterlooville, leaving him with cuts and bruises.
It happened some time between 9.50pm and 10.45pm last night (Friday 21 August), during which two members of the public – a man and a woman – intervened and tried to assist the victim.
A Hampshire Police statement said: “We are urging these two people, who are being treated as witnesses, to make contact with police.
“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44260408270. You can also submit information to us online here:
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.”