Appeal for witnesses following assault in Basingstoke

We are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was assaulted in Basingstoke on Thursday night (August 25).

The incident happened at the War Memorial Park between 5.30pm and 6pm.

It was reported the boy had been approached by a group in the McDonald's restaurant in the town centre, and an argument had taken place.

When in the park, the boy was assaulted, suffering facial injuries.

Officers have been conducting enquiries and a 15-year-old girl from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

She has been released under investigation.

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have information which can further assist our investigation.

Were you in the McDonald's restaurant at the time of the argument, or perhaps you witnessed the assault in the park?

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44220346442. Alternatively, you can submit information online by going to https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.