POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in Leamington.
The 17-year-old boy was approached on Tavistock Street by a group of males at around 12.45am on Friday October 31.
They are described as wearing dark clothes and aged around 18 to 20 years-old.
The teenager continued to walk towards Kenilworth Road, where at around 1.30am, he was assaulted by the group in Christchurch Gardens.
He received injuries to his hand, believed to been caused by a small, bladed item, and a suspected cigarette burn to the side of his face, which required hospital treatment.
Investigating officer PC Alexander Toller said: “This was believed to be an unprovoked assault on the teenager and a number of enquiries are currently ongoing to identify and locate those involved.
“If anyone witnessed the offence or has any dashcam or doorbell footage in this area at the time, please call 101 quoting incident number 35 of 31 October 2025.”
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
