POLICE have issued an images appeal after an assault outside a McDonald's restaurant in which three youths kicked and punched their victim. 

Police investigating the assault in Church Street in St Helens town centre have released images of a boy they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

 

Police would like to speak to this boy

Police would like to speak to this boy

 

At around 6.50pm on Tuesday, September 21 officers received a report of an altercation between a group of youths outside the Church Street McDonald's.

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It was reported that, following a verbal altercation, three boys kicked and punched their victim, causing him minor injuries.

Police have issued three CCTV images of the boy who they believe has information which could assist the investigation.

 

Police would like to speak to this boy

Police would like to speak to this boy

 

Detective Inspector Alyson Keenan said: “This was a disgraceful attack leaving a young man injured, fortunately not more seriously.

"I would ask anyone who has information which could assist our investigation, or recognises the man pictured, to come forward and we will take action."