Police are appealing for witnesses after a racist attack on a teenager in Staple Hill.

It happened on June 30 at 9pm in an alleyway next to Miss Millies in the High Street.

The 14-year-old boy was approached by a man and woman. The man made racist remarks and then punched and kicked the boy.

The attacker was white, quite tall, of medium build, bald and with a strong Bristolian accent.

He was between 30 and 35 and was wearing white trainers, dark blue jeans and a dark brown jacket.

The woman was white, very skinny, with shoulder-length dark hair with blonde highlights. She was wearing light grey jogging trousers, and a pink and white jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Staple Hill police on 0845 456 7000 or