Police have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old was assaulted in Newport.
The incident happened around 10.40pm on Saturday 9 October when the victim was walking across Tan Bank. He saw a group of eight or nine men walking towards him from the Victoria Park direction.
The men were wearing grey and black tracksuits and had their faces covered. It is reported that as the victim walked past them one of the group members threw a rock at this face and another one punched him.
The group then walked down Stafford Street towards the High Street.
PC Josh McWilliam said: “We ask anyone who may have any information that could help identify this group to please get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to report it online via the Tell Us About section of this website quoting incident 783i of 9 October or they can call PC McWilliam on 07977 957696.
Glamping cabins allowed after appeal
Holiday park plans refused
Rent to rise by £400 per month at Ludlow council house
Council justifies chief exec salary
New commercial park granted
Potholes issue – task and finish group to be set up
Ludlow Town Council told to fund parking order
Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
