Police are investigating after a teenage boy was assaulted by a group of youths in Glossop town centre.
The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Tuesday 19 October, near to the B&M Bargains store on Norfolk Street.
The 13-year-old was attacked by five teenage boys after a fight had broken out between two members of the group.
He was punched in the face and had his head stamped on during the assault, resulting in bruising and a black eye.
It is understood that several children recorded the assault on their phones and that these have been circulating on social media.
Anyone with information, or who has seen a video of this incident being shared on social media, is asked to contact PC Simon Little quoting reference number 21*608994. • Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form at https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ • Phone – call 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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