'Vital' West Norfolk witnesses sought to assault on five-year-old boy in Norwich

Police are re-appealing for information after a young boy was hurt in an incident in Norwich, and they believe two vital witnesses may be from West Norfolk.

A five-year-old boy, who was with a family member, was assaulted and suffered minor facial injuries as a result of the incident, on Saturday, October 12.

It happened near the Next store in Riverside at about 3.20pm.

Enquiries have led officers to believe that two vital witnesses to the incident may be from the Lynn or West Norfolk area.

A woman in her 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and was later bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone with information, should contact Det Con Paul White on 101 quoting crime reference 36/72076/19.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.