Shropshire Star

Teen punched in Telford gang attack

A teenager was set upon by a gang of men and punched three times as he made his way home through an area of Telford.

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The 16-year-old boy was on High Street in Madeley when he was attacked, moments after walking past seven men. The boy felt a blow to the back of the head before turning around and being punched twice in the face by two young men, police say. He suffered a two-inch cut under his left eye and bruises on his face.

Police have appealed for information on the attack which occurred at 10.15pm on March 14. Call them on 101.