Child sent to hospital after assault in Weston
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A 12-year-old boy was left needing hospital treatment for cuts and bruising after an assault in Weston.
The boy was punched and kicked after a motorcyclist accused him of damaging a car on February 16 in Milton Brow at around 4.45pm.
The boy was with two other children at the time of the incident.
At the scene, the passenger of a motorcycle jumped from the vehicle and accused the boy of damaging a car before he punched and kicked him.
Shortly after, another man wearing a white hoody and dark bottoms intervened.
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The boy was left needing hospital treatment for cuts and bruising.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward after the boy was assaulted in Weston.
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Both the rider and passenger of the motorbike were described as being in their late teens and wore dark clothing.
The man who intervened was of a similar age.
The motorbike was orange and white and had an L-plate attached to it.
People who saw the incident, or have dashcam or CCTV footage which could help with the investigation, are being asked to get in touch through www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact or call 101 and quote the reference number 5220038542.
Alternatively, ring independent charity Crimestoppers on 08005 55111.
