A TEENAGE boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted in Poole town centre.

The 14-year-old victim was in the High Street, outside Rubicon Recruitment, with two other teenagers between 4.15pm and 4.40pm on Sunday, March 1, when they were approached by a group of six male teenagers.

The victim was then assaulted, being repeatedly punched and kicked after being taken to the ground.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious.

PC Kenny Follina of Dorset Police said: “We are carrying out a full investigation into this assault as we look to identify those involved.

“This incident occurred in broad daylight with a number of members of the public present and I am keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260029644.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.