Appeal for witnesses following alleged assault in Sherborne
Detectives investigating a report of an assault in Sherborne are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward – with four people arrested.
It is reported that at around 5.30pm on Friday 15 July 2022 a 14-year-old local boy was assaulted by a group of male teenagers in Pageant Gardens in Station Road.
The victim attended hospital for treatment to a fractured jaw and a chipped tooth, as well as cuts and bruises.
Following enquiries, two 13-year-old boys from Sherborne and two boys from Yeovil, also aged 13, were arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm. They have all been released on police bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Constable Charlie Soutine, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.
“I am particularly keen to speak to two members of the public who reportedly intervened as they may have important information to assist my investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220114142. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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