Boy assaulted in Shrewsbury recreation ground
Police are seeking information about two youths who assaulted a 12-year-old boy in a Shrewsbury park at the weekend.
The youngster was pushed over and pinned to the ground by two older youths at the Monkmoor Recreation Ground on Sunday afternoon.
It happened between 2.45pm and 3pm by the car park close to the Monkmoor Road entrance.
The boy was held on the ground by his wrists and threatened by the offenders who were wearing balaclavas and dark clothing.
He was left frightened but uninjured.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "This was an unprovoked incident. There were other people in the recreation ground at the time and we are appealing for witnesses or any information concerning the identities of those who carried out the assault."
Information to Shrewsbury police station by calling 101 or contact the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
