POLICE are appealing for information after a 13-year-old was assaulted in Norton.

The boy was walking home from school on Wednesday, July 3 at around 3.50pm when he was approached by three youths near the entrance to Derwent swimming pool in Church Street. One of the youths then punched him in the shoulder.

A police spokesperson said: "CCTV does cover the area and is being monitored but police would also like to talk to anyone If witnessed this incident."

Anyone with further information should phone 101 quoting reference number 12190125131.