Girl, 13, kicked and punched in horror park gang attack and rushed to hospital

A 13-year-old girl was rushed to hospital with injuries to her face and body following a horror attack at a popular park.

Lancashire Constabulary said they were called to reports that a girl had been punched an kicked by 'number of individuals' as she sat on the grass near to the Skate Park in Moor Park, Preston. The incident happened shortly before 7.30pm on Wednesday . Officers said the teenage victim was taken to hospital with injuries to her face and body following the assault and has since been discharged. An investigation has now been launched and police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.In a statement, Preston Police said: "We are investigating an assault in Preston which has left a teenage girl with injuries. It happened just before 7.30pm last night near to the Skate Park in Moor Park.

"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 by calling 101, quoting the log number 385 of 27th June 2024 or emailing 3923@lancashire.police.uk."

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