A teenage boy was knocked off his bike and viciously assaulted by a group of men driving a white smart car.
Merseyside Police has launched an appeal after a teenage boy was assaulted on Park Road North, Birkenhead yesterday, Wednesday, October 26. Officers were alerted to reports that a group of teenage boys riding bicycles were chased by a group of men driving a white smart car at around 8.30pm.
One of the teenagers was forced off his bike before falling victim to a vicious assault from the group of men. The boy suffered several injuries to his head, face and body and was taken to hospital after the incident.
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Detectives have now launched an investigation into the assault and are appealing for information. Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries are also currently being carried out by officers in the surrounding area.
Detective Inspector Darren Hankin said: “This was an unprovoked attack which has left a teenage boy with a serious injury to his head. We are currently carrying out a number of CCTV and witness enquiries in the area and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the assault or any suspicious behaviour at around 8.30pm yesterday in the area of Park Road North.
“The incident happened on a main road near other stores where people would have been shopping or returning home. If you were near the park at the time of the assault and have any dashcam or CCTV footage, we would also like to hear from you as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting reference 22000788467. You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
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