A 13-YEAR-OLD girl was punched in the back of the head and verbally abused in an assault in Bradwell.

On Friday, December 17 at about 6.15pm the teenage victim was walking along the alleyway which leads to Willow Avenue when she was approached by two other girls.

After being abusive, the girls then punched the victim on the back of the head, knocking her to the floor and hit her several times before running away towards the Londis shop.

Those with information should contact PC Angie Holland at Gorleston Police on 0845 456 4567.