Seven youths arrested following train assault
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A teenager was assaulted on a train in Trowbridge and we are urging any witnesses to come forward.
During the incident, which occurred at around 9pm on October 10 on a train which was calling at Trowbridge train station, a 15-year-old boy was punched and kicked several times, causing him bruising and swelling to his head.
Since the incident, we have been carrying out extensive enquiries on behalf of British Transport Police and so far we have arrested seven people aged between 13 and 17 on suspicion of ABH and affray. All seven have been interviewed and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, including anyone who may have been inside the train carriage travelling through Trowbridge, who may have witnessed the disorder.
If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54210096299. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.