Teenager assaulted and threatened with knife in Norwich park

The victim suffered minor injuries

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 23rd Apr 2025

An investigation is underway after an assault in Sloughbottom Park in Norwich.

Norfolk Police say the incident happened at around 4:30pm on Thursday (17 April) in the park on Drayton Road.

A teenage boy was hit on the head and threatened with a knife. He suffered minor injuries.

The force say officers are working through a number of lines of enquiry and the investigation is ongoing.

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