STRATTON: A man punched a Kingsdown School pupil in the face four times as he walked home along Ermin Street at around 4pm on Thursday.
During the assault the attacker, who is described as white, aged between 19 and 20-years-old with black, spiky hair and wearing a red jumper and blue jeans, also kneed the boy in the face.
The boy required treatment at the Great Western Hospital, but has since been discharged. Anyone with information is urged to call Swindon police on 01793 528111.
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