A 19-year-old was kicked in the head and suffered a fractured leg after an attack in Co Down.
The teenager was walking near Newtownards bus station at around 1.15pm on Friday when he was set upon by an unknown man who was in the company of a group.
A PSNI spokesman said: “The victim was punched to the head and pushed over before being kicked and punched to the head and body and had his leg stamped on.
“The male sustained a number of injuries, including a fracture to his right leg, as a result of the attack.
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“The assailant was described as wearing a hooded top with a Nike emblem on the front and the hood pulled up, dark blue jeans with rips in the knees and trainers.
“Inspector Francey is appealing for anyone who was on Regent Street or in the vicinity of the bus station around the time of the incident and who witnessed the assault or any of the males involved to contact officers in Newtownards on 101 quoting reference 1036 29/03/19.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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