The "serious assault" took place near Sainsbury's, in Street, police said. Picture: Google

Teen, 15, left in hospital after gang attack near Street supermarket

Paul JonesJuly 11, 20250 Comment0

A TEENAGER ended up in hospital after being followed and attacked by a gang of youths in Street.

The incident unfolded on land between Home Bargains and the Rockhaven Business Park, in Gravenchon Way, between 7pm and 7.45pm on Friday, June 13.

Police said they believe the attackers were known to the victim – a 15-year-old.

“The victim was followed from McDonalds to Sainsbury’s, in Gravenchon Way, by four youths before he was assaulted,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“The victim suffered cuts, scratches, bruises and a chipped tooth which he received both hospital and dental treatment for. He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home.”

Police said the suspects are aged in their mid-teens, with the first described as having blonde hair, and wearing black shorts and a black Adidas jacket with red stripes.

The second was described as wearing yellow and green shorts and a purple vest, while the third was described as wearing a black School uniform, with the fourth wearing a blue hooded top and black shorts.

“Witness statements have been obtained and extensive CCTV enquiries at the retail park on Gravenchon Way have been carried out,” the spokesperson said.

“We are now appealing for any other witnesses to the assault or the moments leading up to it to come forward.”

PC Joe Storey, officer in the case, said: “This is a serious assault which has had a significant impact on the victim and we are continuing to support them and their family.

“We understand that incidents like this are concerning for the local community.

“However, we would like to take this opportunity to reassure residents and business owners that we believe this to be an isolated incident involving people known to each other and therefore we believe there to be no wider risk to the community.

“We do urge anyone with information into this incident to come forward to assist us with our enquiries.”

Anyone who saw the incident unfold, or has other information about the attack, should contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 5225165451.