A 12-year-old boy was left needing hospital treatment after he was punched and kicked by a teenager who jumped off a motorbike.
The attack happened at around 4.45pm on Sunday, February 16 in Milton Brow, Weston-super-Mare, when the boy was with two other children.
The passenger of a motorcycle jumped from the vehicle and accused the boy of damaging a car.
The suspect then punched and kicked him before another man wearing a white hoody and dark bottoms intervened.
The boy was left needing hospital treatment for cuts and bruising.
Both the rider and passenger of the motorbike were described as being in their late teens and wore dark clothing.
The man who intervened was of a similar age.
The motorbike was orange and white with an L plate.
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Police are appealing for anyone who saw the incident, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage which could help to get in touch on 101 quoting reference 5220038542.
Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call.
