Teenager attacked by youth with bat outside Oswestry store
A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a teenager who got out of a Range Rover in Oswestry armed with a rounders bat.
The victim was standing outside the Co-op in Cabin Lane when the assault happened.
He was punched in the eye by his assailant before he was able to run off.
Police say the attack happened on Tuesday, March 27, at about 8pm.
Pc Jason Tierney said the 15-year-old boy was standing opposite the shop when a black Range Rover pulled alongside him.
A young man got out of the vehicle and punched the boy in the eye, causing bruising. The victim then ran off from the scene. He did not require hospital treatment.
Police say the attacker is described as a white male, between 17-19 years old, with black hair. He was wearing a black jacket and was holding what was believed to be a rounders bat.
Pc Tierney said: "We are currently investigating this offence, which took place in a busy part of Oswestry. We would ask anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises the description of the offender or the vehicle to please come forward.
"If you have any information, please call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident reference 687S of March 27, 2018."
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
