Police probe launched after boy, 14, is punched in face in attack in Sheffield

Police probe launched after boy, 14, is punched in face in attack in Sheffield

By Claire Lewis

Editor

Published 14th Jun 2022, 06:54 BST

Updated 14th Jun 2022, 13:07 BST

A police probe has been launched after a boy, aged 14, was attacked by a stranger as he walked along a road in Sheffield.

The teen was approached on Graville Road, Norfolk Park, at around 6.30pm on Friday, June 3 and punched in his face and stomach.

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The culprit was a while male aged between 17 and 19 years old.

A police investigation has been launched after a boy, aged 14, was attacked as he walked along Granville Road in Sheffield

placeholder image — A police investigation has been launched after a boy, aged 14, was attacked as he walked along Granville Road in Sheffield

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He is reported to have been wearing a black coat, black jeans and black trainers with blue detailing.

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Anyone with information should call 101 and quote 14/104928/22.