A BOY of 14 was smacked around the back of the head and knocked to the ground after three youths approached on bicycles while he walked along Cricklade Road.
The incident happened at 1.20pm on August 3 when he was near Avening Street.
He was not seriously hurt but was very shaken by the incident.
The victim was not seriously hurt but was very shaken by the incident. PC Rebecca Diamon said: "We would like to speak to anyone in this part of Cricklade Road at this time who may have heard or seen something suspicious, this assault itself or a group of youths on bikes acting suspiciously."
Anyone with information is asked to contact her on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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