Boy, 14, injured in Croydon park assault
Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident at Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground on September 30.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being assaulted at Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground in Croydon. The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the incident on Marlpit Lane just before 6pm on Saturday, September 30.
Officers and paramedics attended the scene and found the boy, who had been assaulted. He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Ongoing Investigation
At this stage, no arrests have been made. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The public can contact officers by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 5949/30Sep.
Questions this report answers
01What happened at Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground?
A 14-year-old boy was assaulted at the recreation ground. He was taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
02When did the incident occur?
The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the assault just before 6pm on Saturday, September 30. Officers and paramedics were dispatched to the scene.
03Have any arrests been made?
No arrests have been made at this stage. The Metropolitan Police are continuing their enquiries and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
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