Weston-super-Mare teen headbutted in unprovoked attack

A teenage boy was left needing hospital treatment for facial injuries after he was headbutted in Weston-super Mare.

The teenager was approached by a white man in his early 20s who headbutted him in the unprovoked assault on Friday 24 February.

The incident took place at around 11.45pm on Walford Avenue, near the mini roundabout junction with Dunedin Way.

Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses following the attack.

The force said: “The offender is described as a white man, in his early 20s, with short dark hair. He was wearing a black coat, dark trousers and brown steel-toe cap boots.

“Following the assault, he ran off in the direction of Hawksworth Drive and Collett Close.

“Police would like to hear from anyone with information that could assist their inquiry. If you can help, please call 101, quoting reference 5223045658.”