Teenager assaulted in Plymouth

Police investigating an assault on a teenage boy in Plymouth are appealing for information.

The 15-year-old local boy was approached by four male youths, dressed in black and wearing hoods, at the side of the Bargain Booze shop on Crownhill Road, West Park.

One of the youths is believed to have punched the victim in the face several times during the incident that happened between 9pm and 9.10pm on Sunday 20 September.

The victim suffered slight facial injuries as a result of the assault.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information that could assist with the investigation, to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference CR/066256/15.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111, or via crimestoppers-uk.org