Teenager assaulted in Kiveton Park by attacker with weapon

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy needed hospital treatment for serious injuries after he was assaulted in an altercation between two groups of teenagers in Kiveton Park

The incident happened at Kiveton Community Sports Park at around 2pm on Wednesday, October 26 when the the victim was attacker by what is believed to be an older teenager wearing a black face mask.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “He was punched to the face and suffered serious injuries that required hospital treatment.

"It is thought the suspect may have used some sort of weapon during the punch, like a knuckle duster, but this has not been confirmed. 

“Officers are keen to speak to witnesses to the assault, especially one woman who is believed to have stopped her vehicle to check on the 14-year-old’s welfare. 

“There are also believed to have been numerous dog walkers in the park at the time.” 

Anyone with any information that could help officers identify those involved, should contact South Yorkshire Police using their webchat or online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 36 of October 27 2022. www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/ 

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous you can give information to independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling the UK contact centre on 0800 555 111.