A BOY sustained serious bruising to his face after being headbutted and punched at a beach party in Scarborough, writes Emily Farrow.

Police said the teenager from Filey was attacked near the Open Air Theatre by a group of five older youths at around 10.30pm on Wednesday.

The suspects are all believed to be about 17 years old.

PC Rebecca Lalor said: “The offenders were unknown to the victim. However, it is possible that quite a few people were on the beach at the time and may have witnessed the incident.”

Anyone with information should phone PC Rebecca Lalor on 0845 6060247 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0845 6060247.