POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a racially-aggravated assault in Buscot Park, near Faringdon.

At about 4.30pm on Tuesday, July 19, a large disturbance involving several people took place at Buscot Weir in the park, near the A417.

Several young people were assaulted and others were racially abused.

One victim suffered a broken cheekbone and was taken to hospital.

Appeal for witnesses following racially aggravated assault- Buscot Park

Tuesday 26 July 2016, 9:56am

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a number of people were assaulted and also some were racially abused.

At around 4.30pm on Tuesday (19/7) a large disturbance involving a number of people occurred at the Buscot Weir, Buscot Park near the A417 on the border of both Gloucestershire and Swindon.

Several young people were assaulted, and others were racially abused. One victim suffered a broken cheekbone and was taken to hospital.

Investigating Officer, PC John Cleverly of Local CID, based at Abingdon police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses following this assault and racial abuse on a number of victims.

“We would like anyone who was at Buscot Weir and saw this incident to come forward.

“We would be particularly keen on hearing from anyone who may have video or audio footage of this incident which could help us with our investigation.

“The Buscot Weir is a popular location and is on the border with Swindon and Gloucestershire so it’s possible that there may be witnesses from this area so we would like them to get in touch as well.”

Anyone with information should call 101.