Police make arrests in attack involving hammer at Kineton park

Warwickshire Police have arrested two people in connection to the armed attack on a teenage boy at a park in Kineton.

Officers responded to a report of violent disorder involving a number of males at the park located off St Peter’s Road, Kineton.

A teenage boy suffered injuries to his head and body.

The incident occurred around 6.10pm on Tuesday June 30.

Police confirmed a hammer was believed to have been used in the assault.

The victim was treated in hospital, and later released.

Police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Bishop’s Itchington on suspicion of assault. He was later released under investigation.

Police also arrested a 16-year-old boy from Leamington on suspicion of assault, who also later released under investigation.

Police also interviewed a 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl both from Southam in connection to the incident.

The assault remains under investigation by police.

Anyone with information about the assault can call police on 101 quoting incident 362 of June 30.

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