A 13-year-old girl has been left with injuries after being attacked in a park in Preston.

The attack happened just before 7.30pm on Wednesday (June 26), near the skate park in Moor Park.

It was reported that “a number of individuals” punched and kicked the girl while she sat on the grass.

She was taken to hospital with face and body injuries. She has since been discharged.

A police spokesperson said: “We are investigating an assault in Preston which has left a teenage girl with injuries.

“It happened just before 7.30pm last night (Wednesday, June 26, 2024) near to the Skate Park in Moor Park. It was reported a number of individuals punched and kicked the victim while she sat on the grass.

“The victim, a 13-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with injuries to her face and body following the assault. She has since been discharged.

“We’re asking for anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw anything to get in contact with us by calling 101, quoting the log number 385 of 27th June 2024 or emailing 3923@lancashire.police.uk.”