Teenager left with bloodied nose after being punched by passing motorist in Kettering

A 16-year-old boy was punched in the face by a passing motorist as he walked along Wood Street in Kettering, towards Bath Road.
Police are appealing for witnessesPolice are appealing for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses

The incident happened just before 8am on Tuesday, 24 May, when the driver of a car travelling in the direction of Rockingham Road stopped in front of him.

A police spokesman said: “A man got out of the vehicle and punched him, causing a bloodied nose and bruising around the left eye.

“The suspect then returned to his car and drove off.”

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The attacker is described as white, 20 to 30-years-old, about 6ft with a muscular build.

He wore a grey hooded Converse top with the hood up, and drove a silver hatchback vehicle, possibly a Peugeot, described as having no exhaust and a noisy engine.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the attack can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.