PSNI working to identify those involved in Portadown assault video

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Thursday, 24 May 2018 11:43

By Adam Evans

The PSNI is trying to identify those involved in a video where a boy in a school uniform is being assaulted.

Footage thought to have been taken in Portadown has been shared across social media this morning.

Detectives believe the attack happened in the last few days.

PSNI Inspector Leslie Badger said: "We have received a report of a video on social media of a young male in a school uniform being assaulted by another male. The video has been shared on social media this morning.

"Our officers are working hard to identify those involved and we believe this assault occurred in the Portadown area in recent days.

"I am appealing for the injured boy, or anyone who witnessed an assault in the Portadown area in recent days to contact officers in Lurgan on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 233 24/05/18.

"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."