Assault of teenage boy at Amble Harbour sees police appeal for information

At about 6.15pm on Friday, July 17, police received a report of a disturbance in the Amble Harbour area.

It was reported that a number of children had been jumping and pushing each other off the pier into the sea.

A man – believed to be aged in his 30s – is then reported to have grabbed a 15-year-old boy around the neck on the steps leading down from the pier, causing him injuries.

An investigation into the assault was launched when the report was first made. This has involved a number of lines of enquiry being carried out including a review of local CCTV.

Today (Monday, September 21) officers have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information or footage should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat or report forms on the Force’s website.

Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.

Please quote reference number: 26000398374.