Shropshire Star

Teenager punched in face on Telford playing field

A teenager was punched in the face on playing fields in Telford.

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The boy suffered a cut to his eye during the attack on the Hadley Learning Community playing fields at about 6.30pm on Friday.

He, and a teenage girl, were walking on the playing fields when they were approached by five teenage boys. After words were exchanged, one of the boys in his late teens who had facial hair and was wearing a green coat, punched the boy in the face.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org