Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old girl was assaulted in a Norwich park.

The girl was kicked in the head and back, and kneed in the face by a female causing a swollen eye and bruising.

Another girl also poured water over her.

The assault took place in Jenny Lind Park on Monday, April 10, between 3.50pm and 4.10pm.

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The girls were believed to be known to each other.

Police are particularly keen to speak to a man who intervened to stop the incident and check on the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Cecilia Stone at quoting 36/26273/23 or to email cecilia.stone@norfolk.police.uk.