Teen Brutally Punched After Minor Kerb Fall in Swindon
Police are hunting for witnesses after a shocking assault on a 15-year-old boy in Swindon’s Corporation Street.
Attack Caught by Surprise Outside Local Shop
The teenager was walking near the junction with Lagos Street, outside Baraka Groceries, around 4.20pm on December 24. After accidentally falling off a kerb and lightly touching a parked silver car, a man suddenly jumped out and punched him in the face before fleeing the scene.
Victim Loses Teeth and Suffers Mouth Injuries
The brutal blow caused the boy to lose several teeth and left him with cuts to his mouth.
Police Urge Anyone with Info or Dash Cam Footage to Speak Up
Officers want anyone who witnessed the attack or was nearby with dash cam footage to come forward. Call 101 quoting crime ref: 54220134661, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
