Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 12-year-old boy by three teenagers in Liskeard on May 8.

The boy was on the pathway between Park View and Castle Park around 5.30pm when he met three boys walking in the opposite direction.

He was punched and kicked in the face by one of the teenagers before being held down by the other two and punched again in the face by a second boy.

The victim, from Liskeard, lost a tooth and sustained bruising to his face during the attack.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and for anyone who may have any information which could assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference BD/14/552.