Press release -
Appeal after assault in Emsworth
We are appealing for witnesses to an assault at Hollybank Recreation Ground, Emsworth at about 1:30pm on Wednesday 26 December.
A man in his 30s was in the park with his partner and two young children.
An altercation took place with a group of five or six youths aged between 13 and 16.
One of the youths was riding a mini-motorcycle around the park.
Rocks were thrown at the man causing an injury to his eye that required stitches at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
We are keen to trace a man who intervened in the incident.
He is described as being in his 50s and having short hair.
Three boys have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent:
- A 13-year-old from Emsworth
- A 14-year-old from Southbourne in West Sussex
- A 15-year-old from Southbourne in West Sussex
They have been released from custody while investigations continue.
Topics
- Crime
Categories
- appeal
- assault
- emsworth
Regions
- Hampshire
If you have any information about this incident, please call 101 quoting 44180477997.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency, call 999.
