Assault witnesses sought

Gordon Preece

Emergency services were called to Queens Rd in Stepneyville shortly after midnight on Friday following reports of someone being assaulted at a gathering. Photo: File

Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a teenager was left seriously injured in an assault in Stepneyville on Friday night.

Emergency services were called to Queens Rd shortly after midnight following reports of someone being assaulted at a gathering.

They were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Police are currently working to establish what has occurred and identify those responsible.

Contact: 105 service and quote file number 250315/1084 to assist with Police inquiries.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111.

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