A TEENAGE boy was left requiring surgery after an alleged assault in Rugby earlier this month.
He was reportedly attacked when he was walking in the Gas Street area on the afternoon of Sunday May 19.
The incident left him with a fractured eye socket, requiring surgery.
Detectives are now asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
DC Butcher said: “This was an incredibly serious incident which left a teenage boy requiring hospitalisation.
“This will not be tolerated in our town – and we are working around the clock to progress this investigation.
“Did you see anything suspicious? Have you captured anything on dash cam or CCTV? If so, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to report it by visiting www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report or calling 101, citing crime reference number 23/20869/24.
Information can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org or calling 0800 555 111.
