This in from Isle of Wight Police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for three possible witnesses to come forward after an assault was reported near East Cowes.
It’s alleged a 15-year-old boy from the Island as punched several times while he was with friends at a bus stop on Whippingham Road near the junction with Campfield Road.
The boy has told police that a red car stopped near the bus stop before one of the passengers, a man, left the vehicle and assaulted him at around 2.30pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012.
The boy received face and neck bruising.
Description of suspect
The suspect was described as:
> White
> Aged in his 40s
> Light brown receding hair
> Wearing a blue-knitted jumper and grey suit trousers
Investigating officer PC Rob Buckett said: “Initial enquiries suggest there were a number of witnesses who have not contacted the police yet. We believe a man and a woman in another car stopped at the scene out of concern for what they saw happening. It’s also reported the driver of a delivery van stopped nearby at the time. I’m appealing for these people to speak with the police.”
Get in touch
These witnesses or anyone with information can contact Newport police station by phoning 101.
Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
