A seventeen year old was assaulted by three youths on Saturday night
The young man was punched and kicked around the head and body and a cigarette was stubbed out on his face during the incident which took place around 10.30pm in the Bayhead area of Stornoway.
Police are appealing for any witnesses and are following a positive line of enquiry.
Anyone with any information can contact Police on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
Gang of three attack teenager
6 January 2015