Teenager attacked by group of youths in centre of Bury St Edmunds

A| 17-year-old teenager has been attacked by a group of youths in the centre of Bury St Edmunds.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the incident which has been described by officers as a case of grevious bodily harm.

The offence took place at approximately 7.20pm on Monday, November 14, in St Andrews Street South.

The victim was attacked by a group of other juvenile teenagers in the middle of the road, who punched and kicked him multiple times. He sustained a number of facial injuries which required hospital treatment.

Two boys, aged 16 and 15, were both arrested later that evening on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

They were taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning and subsequently released on bail until Monday, February 13, pending further enquiries.

Detectives understand the victim and some of the suspects are known to each other.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to this incident and are also asking any motorists who were driving in the area with a dashcam in their vehicle, to review the footage for anything that may be of assistance.

Anyone who believes they know who the individuals are is asked to contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference: 72657/22.

Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email – thomas.handley-howard@suffolk.police.uk

Phone – Call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org