Teenager suffers facial injuries during assault in Morda
A teenage boy suffered serious facial injuries after he was assaulted while walking home in a village near Oswestry.
The victim was walking with a female friend along Weston Road, Morda between about 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Friday when they passed a group of youths, both male and female, in their mid to late teens.
As he crossed the road, he was attacked and knocked to the ground, before being struck several times in the face and head until he lost consciousness.
He came around a few moments later and was assisted by his friend, who helped him home.
His parents contacted police after taking their son to hospital for treatment. He suffered a broken eye socket and laceration to his head.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information as to who was responsible is asked to contact police on 0300 333 3000.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
