Avon & Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses, footage and information after a teenager was assaulted in Corston near Bath and later found in Brislington.
Corston Post Office
The 16-year-old from Bath was near Corston Post Office and village store at around 10.30pm on Friday 10th January when he was assaulted by a group of people.
Police were alerted at about 11pm and the boy was located on Broomhill Road in Brislington at around 12.30am.
He was taken to hospital, where he is receiving treatment for an injury which is serious but not life-threatening.
Officers believe it was a targeted attack and are following up positive lines of enquiry.
Detective Inspector Stuart Newsham said: “We’re still in the very early stages of our investigation and we’re very keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from Corston Lane and Meadlands between 10pm and 11pm, or of Broomhill Road between 11.30pm on Friday and 1am on Saturday.
“If you saw or have footage of anything which could be relevant, or any other information which could help, please call 101 and give the reference 5225008326.”
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online.
