A schoolboy was left with fractures to his hand after he was assaulted by a group of boys.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident in High Street, Brentwood, near KFC on Saturday November 20 between 3.40pm and 4pm.
Anyone with any information should call Det Con Nicola Hudson at Loughton CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
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