Boy, 16, attacked by gang of teenagers in York suburb

A boy suffered facial injuries after being attacked by a gang of teenagers in a York suburb.

It happened on Bransholme Drive in Rawcliffe at about 11.50pm on Saturday 10 December.

Police say the 16 year-old was assaulted numerous times by three other teenagers believed to be of a similar age.

The scene of the assault

It left him with a nosebleed and lump to the side of his mouth, among other injuries.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It is believed there was a group of people who may have seen the assault happen.

“We’re requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”

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