Teenage boy assaulted in unprovoked attack in Oswestry
Police are investigating an unprovoked assault on a 15 year-old boy that took place in Oswestry on Sunday 22nd November.
The boy was walking along Middleton Road at around 10.25pm when he was approached by an unknown man. The boy was then assaulted in an unprovoked attack, during which he lost consciousness.
The victim also sustained minor injuries to his cheek and attended hospital as a precaution.
The suspect is thought to be 18 years of age and approximately 5ft 9ins in height. He was believed to have a tanned complexion, and was thought to be wearing a Nike branded hooded jacket, black jeans and scarf covering his mouth.
PC Richard Lewis-Badman of West Mercia Police said:"We are appealing to the Oswestry community to help identify this unknown man following an unprovoked attack on a member of the public. We are urging anyone who may have any information that could lead to his identification to come forward so he can be brought to justice."
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident number 649s of Sunday 22 November. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
