Boy, 12, attacked by youths who jumped out from car before fleeing in Hetton

A 12-year-old boy has been assaulted by two youths believed to have jumped out from a car that pulled up alongside the victim before fleeing the scene.
Poppy Kennedy
By Poppy Kennedy
Published 25th Jun 2019, 13:19 BST
Updated 25th Jun 2019, 15:26 BST
The incident happened on Caroline Street, in HettonThe incident happened on Caroline Street, in Hetton
The incident happened on Caroline Street, in Hetton

Officers investigating the incident are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after the 12-year-old boy was attacked.

Two boys, aged 12 and 15, are believed to have carried out the assault.

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Thankfully the victim’s injuries are not believed to be serious.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "At 8.26pm on Sunday (June 23) we received a report of common assault in Caroline Street, Hetton le Hole.

"Officers attended the scene and spoke to a 12-year-old male who said two youths, believed to be aged 12 and 15-years-old, had alighted from a passing car and punched him before fleeing the scene.

"If you have any information about this incident, please contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 826 230619."