A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was the victim of homophobic abuse in Ledbury at the weekend.

Shortly before 3pm last Saturday (April 29), a 12-year-old boy was verbally assaulted by a woman who shouted homophobic insults at him. 

It took place on the playing field off Long Acres in the town, close to the leisure centre.

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The woman is described as white, of large build and medium height, with black hair. She was wearing a black top and possibly jeans and had a number of children with her at the time.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact PC Thea Beresford on 07790561809 or thea.beresford@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 344 of 29 April 2023.