A teenager was allegedly assaulted in Newhall on Friday and an 18-year-old was taken into custody.

Derbyshire Police are appealing for information about the incident.

It took place at around 4.30pm on Newhall School playing fields.

The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was allegedly assaulted by another teenager.

An 18-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident and was taken into custody.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 20*351842:

• Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary* Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact* Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

* Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.