A CHILD has been attacked in a Derbyshire street.
Police said the 12-year-old boy was walking with two friends when they noticed a silver Renault Clio driving nearby.
They said, as the car drove past them, the four people inside started shouting names at the boy.
A police spokesman said: "The driver then stopped, got out and chased the boy and kicked him three times in the lower leg, before climbing back into the vehicle and driving off.
"The victim has described his attacker as white, about 6ft tall, aged about 20 and had black hair combed to one side. He was wearing a black coat, grey trousers and black shoes and appeared to speak with slurred speech.
"The victim did not sustain any serious injuries."
The incident happened as the boy was walking along Alexandra Road, towards Regent Street, in Swadlincote, on Friday, February 20, at about 3.30pm.
Police said there were two men in the front of the car and two women in the back.
The spokesman said: "Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Swadlincote Police Station on 101, the non-emergency number for Derbyshire police quoting crime reference 7431/15. To report a crime anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."* Read more of today's top news stories here.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
