A boy was punched in the face and had his tooth knocked out in a Bucks shopping centre assault.

The teenage victim was sat on a sofa in The Centre in Milton Keynes, outside Braids Barbers, when he was approached by a group of older males.

Following discussions, two of the men from the group punched the victim in the face, knocking out one of his teeth and causing his right eye to swell.

The boy received treatment at Milton Keynes University Hospital and has since been discharged.

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Bucks Free Press: Police have released a CCTV image of two potential witnessesPolice have released a CCTV image of two potential witnesses

Police have released CCTV images of two men they think could have information on the attack.

Investigating officer, PC Tom Evans, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We believe the men pictured in this CCTV images may have vital information about this offence.

“If you are pictured or you know who the men pictured are then please contact Thames Valley Police as soon as possible.

“You can send us any information via our website or call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43220142471.”

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