A TEENAGER and the person who went to help him were attacked in an assault in Theale last week.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The incident took place around 2.30pm on Friday, September 30, in a field behind Theale Village Hall, off Englefield Road.
A teenage boy was dragged to the floor and punched in the face by his attacker.
A woman in her twenties, who tried to help the boy, was also punched in the face.
The offender is described as a female, of large build and around 5ft 5ins tall.
Investigating officer, PC Harry Downes, based at Newbury police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.
“Also, if you have any CCTV footage in the area or any dash-cam footage if you were driving in the area around the time, I’d ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.
“Or to contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220439205.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
