Assault in Melloway Road, Rushden

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Melloway Road, Rushden.

The incident happened on Wednesday, March 1, between 8.45pm and 9.10pm, when a group of boys were approached by a bigger group of older males, one of whom brandished a knife, causing a minor injury to one of the boys’ hands.

The suspects are described as a group of older males wearing dark clothing and balaclavas. All were white and between the ages of 15 and 18. One of them was wearing Adidas trousers with the white stripes on the leg and all had man bags.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Incident number: 23000129136