A 21-YEAR-OLD man was allegedly assaulted by a gang of 12 youths as he walked through Memorial Park, Church Lane, Great Harwood, on Saturday night.

The attack, said to have occurred between 10pm and 10.30pm, left the man, who was with some friends, with cuts and bruises.

One of the gang, who are all aged between 15 and 17, was white, 17 years old and 5ft 10ins. He is of medium build with short, cropped, light brown hair and was wearing a bright orange bubble jacket.

Any information to Great Harwood police on 01254 884800.

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