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A teenage girl was rushed to hospital with injuries after an assault in a Preston park.
Police were called to Moor Park just before 7.30pm last night (26 June) after reports that a girl had been assaulted.
Witnesses reported that the victim, who is 13, had been punched and kicked while she sat on the grass. She was taken to hospital with her injuries and has since been discharged.
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Police are now investigating the incident.
A spokesperson for police said: “It was reported a number of individuals punched and kicked the victim while she sat on the grass.
“The victim, a 13 year old girl, was taken to hospital with injuries to her face and body following the assault. She has since been discharged.
“We’re asking for anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw anything to get in contact with us.”
If you have any information you can contact police by calling 101, quoting the log number 385 of 27th June 2024 or emailing 3923@lancashire.police.uk
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