Appeal for information after Thirsk assault

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a teenage boy was assaulted at The Flatts land behind the leisure centre in Sowerby, Thirsk. 

A group of 15 teenagers, both male and female, were in attendance at the park around 7pm on Friday 17 June 2022 when they physically attacked the victim, causing bruising and scratches as well as damaging his bicycle. 

It is believed one of the group pushed the victim into the road close to Westgate Fish and Chip Shop on Westgate. 

The suspects are described as follows:

• A teenage girl with blonde curly hair wearing a black Nike tracksuit
• A teenage girl with blonde hair wearing grey leggings and a grey cropped top
• A teenage girl wearing black leggings and a green hoodie
• A teenager wearing a black tracksuit with black and blonde highlighted hair

If you saw the incident or any of the group before or afterwards or if you have any further information which could help the investigation, please email: [email protected] or call 101, press option 2 and ask for PC Atkinson.

If you'd prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Please quote ref: 12220104522