A 15-year-old boy has been left with a serious head injury after being assaulted in a Burnley park.

Police received a report of an assault at Faraday Park, at around 8.30pm on Tuesday (October 22).

It was reported that the teen was assaulted by four men wearing masks.

The 15-year-old is currently in hospital in a serious condition.

Police are now asking for your help in identifying those responsible. A spokesperson said It is being treated as an isolated incident but have increased patrols as a precaution.

A police spokesperson said: “We are asking for your help after a 15-year-old boy was left with a serious head injury after being assaulted in Burnley.

“It happened at Faraday Park at around 8.30pm on Tuesday when the victim was approached and assaulted by four males wearing masks.

“Unfortunately, we don’t have any further descriptions at this time.

“The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

“We have carried out a number of enquiries to identify those involved and we are now asking any witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at that time to contact us.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage in and around Faraday Park between 8pm and 9pm which could have potentially captured the individuals involved.

“Although this is being treated as an isolated incident, we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution.

“If you have any information which could help us, email or call 101. Quote log 0067 of October 23, 2024.”