TWO boys were battered leaving them with facial injuries after being attacked by three youths.

The pair, aged 14 and 11, were confronted and asked questions by the trio before they were both punched in the face, with the attackers fleeing.

The incident happened around 5.50pm on Thursday, April 14 in Waterfield Gardens, Crawley with police appealing for witnesses to come forward.

One of the attackers is described as white, aged about 16, six foot, and of a large build. He was wearing a black hoody, black bandana and grey jogging bottoms.

Anyone with any information about the assault is urged to contact police onlind, or ring 101, quoting serial 1102 of 14/02.