Appeal after balaclava clad gang left boy (14) with facial injuries

A 14-year-old boy was left with facial injuries after being attacked by a balaclava clad gang in Holbeach.

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for more information on the incident that took place In Battlefield Lane South on Monday, June 8 between 8pm and 8.30pm.

A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We are investigating a report of a serious assault in Holbeach which dealt facial injuries to a 14-year-old boy.

“The boy was reportedly assaulted by a group of people around 6ft tall wearing balaclavas and scarves.

“Extensive house-to-house enquiries and CCTV checks have been conducted, and we are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may have any other information that can assist with our inquiries to come forward.

“If you can help us, please get in touch with PC Edwards on [email protected] quoting incident/occurrence number 483 of 08/06/26 or 26000339527 in the subject line.”

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