Police investigating attack on teenage boy while out with family in Lewes

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 16:49

Police are looking for a man in connection with a reported attack on a 16-year-old boy in Lewes. Officers were called to reports of an altercation in Brighton Road last Sunday (April, 19) around 11.45am. The victim was walking with his mother and sister along Brighton Road, between Houndean Rise and Southdown Avenue, when they passed another family - a man, woman and two children - riding bicycles. Police said an argument broke out, during which the teenager was assaulted and was left with minor injuries. Officers now believe the man pictured can help with enquiries. He is described as in his 30s, of medium build with blond/brown hair, and was wearing black shorts and a black T-shirt. The woman he was with is described as in her 30s, with brown hair tied in a ponytail, of medium build and wearing glasses, a black top and blue shorts. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 1320 of 19/04. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live.You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.