Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in Leamington in the early hours of Friday morning (31 October).

At around 12.45am, a 17-year-old boy was approached on Tavistock Street by a group of males, who were described as wearing dark clothes and aged around 18-20 years old.

The teenager continued to walk towards Kenilworth Road, where at around 1.30am he was assaulted by the group in Christchurch Gardens.

He received injuries to his hand, believed to been caused by a small, bladed item, and a suspected cigarette burn to the side of his face, which required hospital treatment.

Investigating officer, PC Alexander Toller from Warwickshire Police, said: "This was believed to be an unprovoked assault on the teenager and a number of enquiries are currently ongoing to identify and locate those involved.

"If anyone witnessed the offence or has any dash-cam or doorbell footage in this area at the time, please call 101 quoting incident number 35 of 31 October 2025."

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.