POLICE have cordoned off a South Wye skatepark to investigate a report of an assault. 

There is a police presence at the skatepark, near Brampton Road, Newton Farm, this morning. 

Police have confirmed they are investigating a report of an assault which happened in the skate park at about 8pm last night. 

A spokesman said: "A 17-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of other males and suffered a head injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment and later released."

The skatepark is expected to be opened by lunchtime. 

If you have any information call the police on 101 quoting incident 880S 200716.