Police are appealing to the onlookers who watched the attack
Police were called(Image: Humberside Police)
A 13-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries to his face after being attacked by a gang of youths at an outdoor sports pitch in Chudleigh.
The assault happened just before 7pm yesterday (Saturday, July 19) and was filmed on camera phones.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the teen was surrounded by a group, around the same age, and suffered injuries ‘to the level of actual bodily harm.’
Officers say the area was busy at the time and are appealing for witnesses who may not yet have spoken to police.
They also warned that mobile phone footage of the incident may have been shared on social media.
A police spokesperson advised against sharing any such material online and urged those in possession of footage to contact authorities.
Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 50250186255. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.