A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was kicked in the face by a group of teenagers in Gorleston.

It happened on Thursday, June 7 between 4.30pm and 5pm on the playing field on Magdalen Square.

The 15-year-old boy was with his friend on a climbing frame when he was approached by three male teenagers. They started to verbally abuse him and he was then kicked in the face by one of the suspects. This forced his head back and struck a metal pole causing a nasty cut to the head. The victim then ran off and was chased by the three suspects. The victim hid in a garden before returning home. Call police on 101 with information.