Hunt For Attackers Who Assaulted Girl With A Crow Bar in Stoughton Recreation Ground

Published on: 12 Jan, 2016
Updated on: 12 Jan, 2016

A teenage girl was hospitalised after being assaulted with a crow bar in Stoughton Recreation Ground on Saturday evening (January 9).

The girl suffered a head injury, a suspected broken nose, broken ribs and two black eyes as a result of the attack, which took place at about 7pm.

The entrance to Stoughton Recreation Grounds from Northway. This new sign placed by Guildford Borough Council uses the word Grounds, most local people called it by its original name – Stoughton Recreation Ground.

The entrance to Stoughton Recreation Ground from the Northway entrance. This new sign placed by Guildford Borough Council uses the word Grounds, most local people call it by its original name – Stoughton Recreation Ground.

Surrey Police, who are appealing for witnesses, say the assault is alleged to have been carried out by three older girls and it is believed a number of people witnessed it.

The girl was treated at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford for her injuries.

PC Carina Jewell, who is investigating, said: “We were made aware of this assault after the victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

“We have launched an investigation but unfortunately, we do not currently have much information.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed this vicious attack to contact us as a matter of urgency so that we can establish the circumstances of what has happened and identify those responsible.”

If you can help, contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference 45160002471 or by using the online reporting system found at https://my.surrey.police.uk/splonlinereportingweb

Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.