Witness appeal after teenage boy reportedly attacked in Rugby

Officers are appealing for information after a teenage boy was left requiring surgery after a reported assault in Rugby earlier this month.

On the afternoon of Sunday, 19 May, a teenage boy was reportedly attacked when he was walking in the Gas Street area.

The incident left him with a fractured eye socket, requiring surgery.

Detectives are now asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

DC Butcher said: “This was an incredibly serious incident which left a teenage boy requiring hospitalisation.

“This will not be tolerated in our town - and we are working around the clock to progress this investigation.

“Did you see anything suspicious? Have you captured anything on dash cam or CCTV? If so, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”  

Anyone with information can call 101 or visit www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report/ citing crime reference 23/20869/24.

Information can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)