Teen arrested over alleged 'one-punch' assault in Boston

On Monday afternoon (September 30), Lincolnshire Police said it was investigating a report of a ‘one-punch incident’ in the town.

A boy in his mid-teens had been left in a ‘serious condition’ following the incident, it said.

The alleged assault is said to have taken place at Wellington Play Park, in Wellington Road, on Sunday afternoon.

Officers were called to the scene shortly before 2pm. They were joined by members of the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

A boy was given treatment at the scene, before being transported to hospital where he remained at the time of Monday’s statement from police.

Yesterday, police released an update on its investigation, revealing that a 15-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

The individual was arrested the previous day, the force said, and was subsequently released on police bail.

“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, and our investigation continues,” a spokesman said.

No further information was given on the condition of the boy who was taken to hospital.

Anyone with information is ask to contact DS Andy Pearson on 101 or [email protected], quoting incident 180 of 29 September.