Another teenager has been arrested following a violent attack on a 13-year-old boy who was cornered in the Swan Theatre car park in High Wycombe.
Two 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy, all from High Wycombe, have already been arrested and released on bail with a further 14-year-old boy arrested on Friday (September 17) in connection to the attack.
The boy attacked was with three friends cycling around the car park when a larger group of boys aged 14 to 16 approached them at around 4:30pm on September 11.
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After cornering the boy they repeatedly punched and kicked him whilst he was on the floors.
The boy suffered bruising to his head and face as well as a cut to his arm and was treated at the scene by paramedics, but did not require further treatment.
The teenagers arrested have been released on bail until October 8 and October 15 for the most recently arrested boy.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Emily Sendall, of High Wycombe CID, said: “This was a violent and unprovoked attack on a young boy, and I am appealing to anybody who witnessed what happened to please contact police.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that can assist the investigation.
“Thankfully, although shaken by the incident, the victim is recovering well, but we are committed to investigating this offence thoroughly.
“Anyone with any information should make a report online or call 101, quoting reference 43210409424.
“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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