A nine-year-old child was assaulted by a number of other youths in an alleyway in north Belfast, according to police.
The incident happened in the Highburn Gardens area on Thursday 10 October at around 5pm – police have just released details.
They are asking anyone who was in the area to get in touch.
“Police at Tennent St are appealing for witnesses in relation to an assault which occurred in that area – a nine-year-old was assaulted by a number of other youths in an alleyway.
“Can you help us and the victim? Can you identify the suspects?
“If you have any information – you can reach us by calling 101. The incident number is 1469 10/10/19,” said a police spokesperson.