Police have have arrested two people after a teenage boy was seriously assaulted.

The 16-year-old victim was attacked after he left Cardinal Allen School shortly before 2pm on Tuesday, September 21.

He was pushed off his bike and attacked by two offenders who punched and kicked him to the head, causing a bruised right eye and a badly broken jaw.

The schoolboy from Fleetwood was then taken to hospital for treatment.

Following enquiries, police arrested two boys aged 14 and 16 on suspicion of assault, yesterday.

They have now been bailed while investigations continue.

Insp Martin Wyatt, of Wyre Police, said: “This was a serious assault on a young man who has suffered some really significant injuries.

"I would like to reassure people that we are treating this extremely seriously and we have already made two arrests.

"Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are working closely with the school and other partners.

“We have extra officers out and about in the area so If anyone has any information about what happened, or has any concerns, I would urge them to speak to an officer or to give us a call.”

If you can assist police, you are asked to call on 101 quoting log 0647 of September 20.