Police appeal after boy, 14, knocked out by teenager near Rushden town centre

An assault in Rushden resulted in a 14-year-old boy losing consciousness, and police are appealing for information.

Witnesses are being sought by police following the assault in Rectory Road.

The incident happened on the afternoon of Thursday, January 8, between 3pm and 3.30pm, when the 14-year-old boy was attacked by a teenager of a similar age.

The boy then lost consciousness.

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Rectory Road, Rushden

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “The incident happened next to a set of traffic lights where cars would have been stationary and anyone who witnessed what happened or anyone who has dash-cam footage, should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.”

Those with information are asked to quote incident number 26000015348 when contacting police.

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