Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted whilst in Victoria Park on Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth.
Between 5.45pm and 6.15pm on Monday, September 7, the boy was in the park on his bike with a group of friends.
A youth approached him and suddenly punched him, causing him to fall to the ground. The boy got up and rode home.
He attended Queen Alexandra hospital for treatment to a broken lower jaw, and will require an operation in the future to help repair the damage.
The youth who assaulted him is described as:
- White
- Tanned skin
- Around 15 years old
- 5ft 6ins tall
- Muscular build
Detective Constable Pete Bambury said, “This incident happened in broad daylight in a popular Portsmouth park in the City Centre. At that time of day people would have been finishing work and it is often used as a short cut for people heading home. The park is also popular with local youths who use it as a meeting place. The boy who was attacked had just started college and suffered a nasty break on his lower gum line that will take a considerable time to heal. I am appealing for anyone that saw him attacked to speak to me and help identify the person responsible.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Pete Bambury at Fratton police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
