A TWELVE-year-old boy was punched, slapped and kicked by a man he didn't know.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the attack outside the B&M store in Lysander Road, Yeovil.

The boy, who was treated by ambulance staff but was not seriously injured, told police he was assaulted by the stranger at about 4.30pm on Saturday, April 3.

The suspected, who appeared to be in the company of a woman and a young child, is described as a white man in his 30s, about 6ft (1.8m) tall and clean shaven, with very short dark hair.

If you witnessed the incident or have any footage or information which could help the investigation, call 101 quoting reference 5221071365.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the charity's anonymous online form.