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Maria Cassidy

Image released as officers investigate man assaulting teen waiting at a bus stop in Newcastle

Police officers have released an image of a man after a 15-year-old boy was attacked at a bus stop.

An investigation has been ongoing after officers received a report that a 15-year-old was assaulted by a man while he was waiting for a bus on Elswick Road in Newcastle.

The attack happened shortly after 3pm on June 22. The victim had been put in a head lock before being kicked and punched by the individual causing minor injuries to his face. The man then left the scene on the bus.

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Now, as part of their enquiries, officers have released the image of a man who they would like to identify. He was in the area at the time of the incident and could have information that assists the ongoing investigation.

The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact the police by visiting the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on their website or by calling 101 quoting log 072876X/22.

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