Witness appeal after teenager alleged assaulted in Newhall

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a teenager was allegedly assaulted in Newhall.

The incident took place at around 4.30pm on Newhall School playing fields. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was allegedly assaulted by another teenager.

An 18-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 20*351842:

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.
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You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.