Appeal after social media footage shows boy (14) being struck, kicked and punch
Police in Lincolnshire are investigating reports of a 14-year-old being assaulted in Holbeach.
Officers have issued an appeal following the incident that took place in the Carter's Park area, near Park Road, Holbeach on July 10, just before 6pm.
The boy is reported to have been struck, kicked and punched, sustaining injuries to various parts of his body, including his nose, which resulted in a nosebleed.
The incident was recorded by individuals present and the footage has since been circulated on social media.
Sergeant Callum Corder of South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "We understand that incidents of this nature can cause considerable concern within our community.
"Our priority is to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened, and we would urge anyone who has information about this incident to come forward and speak with police.
"Any details, no matter how minor they may seem, could assist our enquiries.
"We would also ask members of the public not to share or redistribute footage of the incident. The circulation of such material can cause further distress to those affected and may impact ongoing investigative efforts."
If you have any information or concerns, the force can be contacted by calling 101 quoting incident 493 of 10 July or reporting it anonymously via the Crimestoppers website.