A GANG of youths attacked a schoolboy as he waited for a bus in Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors.

The 15-year-old boy was kicked and punched in his face and back by at least three teenagers, who then ran away. He was left with bruises on his face and body.

One of the youths was white, 17, 6ft, broadly built, with acne, and wore a yellow bubble jacket and Kappa tracksuit bottoms.

The second was white, 16, 5ft 9ins, clean shaven and wore a blue jacket, Adidas tracksuit bottoms and a woolly hat.

The third was white, 16, 5ft 7ins, skinny, with short, dark brown hair and wore a yellow bubble jacket and jeans.

Anyone with information can call Great Harwood police on 01254 884800 or their nearest police station.

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