Boy, 11, hurt after teenagers set fire to his face

The assault took place on Jubilee Avenue, Corby, on 8 January

An 11-year-old boy suffered burns and singed hair after two teenagers sprayed him with an aerosol and set fire to his face.

The child's jacket was also destroyed after the older boys ignited the liquid on his forehead in Corby.

Northamptonshire Police said the attack took place on Jubilee Avenue between 16:00 GMT and 17:00 on 8 January.

The road would have been busy when the assault took place, officers said as they appealed for witnesses.

The schoolboy had been walking with a friend when they were approached by two older, hooded teenagers riding a grey bicycle.

They were believed to have been aged 15 to 18 and rode off towards Corby town centre after the incident.

"Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or who may have filmed the altercation on mobile phones," a police spokesperson said.