Teenager hit in the face and racially abused by group of young people in Station Square, Lowestoft

A teenager was hit in the face and racially abused by a group of young people.

The incident was at about 7.55pm on Wednesday in Station Square, Lowestoft.

An 18-year-old man was walking along the road with two friends when they were surrounded by a group of young people who removed his hat, hit him in the face and racially abused him.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lowestoft Response Investigation Team, quoting reference: 37/6793/25.