A 12-year-old boy was hospitalised after being repeatedly dragged along and dumped on the floor in Oxfordshire.
The incident occurred on Sunday, August 18, between 4pm and 4.10pm at the playfield at Marcham Community Centre on Barrow Close.
The victim, a 12-year-old boy, was dragged along the floor, picked up and dumped on the floor multiple times by two boys.
When the victim tried to leave, the suspects continued to assault the victim, dragging him down the road with a bike.
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The victim sustained bruising and scratches across the body and was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
The first offender is described as a white boy, approximately 15 years old with short brown hair.
They were wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts with white and black Nike trainers.
The second offender is described as a white boy, approximately 15 years old with medium-length dark hair.
They were wearing a black hooded Nike jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and black Nike trainers.
Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses following the assault.
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Investigating officer PC Jake Willoughby, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this assault to please come forward.
“Anyone with information or footage relating to the assault should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240397063.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
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