A 16-YEAR-OLD youth was taken to hospital after being bitten in a fight with another teenager in a playground in Emsworth Close, Edmonton.

In the course of the mel?e the victim, from Edmonton, was bitten, punched and hit with a blunt instrument.

He was treated in hospital for head injuries, bite wounds to his chest, and a suspected broken nose.

His opponent was about 5ft 9ins tall, black, and wearing a white T-shirt, a dark tracksuit and trainers.

The fight took place at about 11.45am last Monday. Witnesses should ring Edmonton police on 8345 4441.