Nine-year-old boy assaulted at play park in Carlisle

Police are investigating an assault that happened in King George V Play Park in Brampton, between 8pm and 9pm on Wednesday 27 July.

The incident involved a nine-year-old boy and a woman in her 20s.

The boy sustained minor injuries around the back of his neck.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information to come forward.

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