A TEENAGER who was attacked by a man has been left with a broken nose.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) said between 6.45pm and 7.15pm on Tuesday (September 1), the victim, a 15 year-old boy, was walking along the A339 with a friend.
They were approached by two men behind the KFC by the roundabout at the junction of Bears Lane and Kings Road.
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One of the men attacked the victim, causing him to fall off his bike.
The victim suffered a broken nose and was treated at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident of actual bodily harm.
Investigating officer PC Ricardo Salvador, based at Newbury police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who has any information about this incident to get in touch.
“You can contact us using our online reporting form, quoting reference number 43200273579, or by calling the non-emergency number 101.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The force said a 28 year-old man from Newbury was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and has been released under investigation.
It added a 27-year old man from Newbury was also arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and being drunk and disorderly but was released with no further action.
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