Teenager left with fractures after Thatcham assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after the assault in an alleyway between Goldsmith Close and Sagecroft Road

AN assault on a teenager in Thatcham last Wednesday (April 27) left the victim with fractures to his cheek and eye socket.

At around 4pm the 17-year-old was walking along an alleyway from his friend's house in Goldsmith Close towards a shop in Sagecroft Road when he was attacked from behind.

He felt a punch to the back of the head, but he does not recall anything more about the incident.

It is believed he made his own way back to the house in Goldsmith Close.

The victim went to the Great Western Hospital, Swindon where he was given treatment for his injuries which included fractures to his cheek and left eye socket andswelling on the back of his head.

DC Krista Thompson from Newbury CID said: “This seems to be a motiveless attack.

“We do not have a description of the offender yet.

“However the victim is white and was wearing a blue and grey striped hooded top and grey trousers at the time of the assault.”

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information should contact DC Thompson at Newbury police station on the police non-emergency number 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.