A YOUNG girl was left bruised after a group of teenagers pushed her as she played on a swing

Police in Barry are appealing for information after the nine year old was targeted in a park by older youths.

A group of teenage boys and girls approached her and began pushing her as she played on a swing at Cwm Parc, Cwm Talwg, at around 7.30pm on Saturday, May 13.

The group are then alleged to have put their bikes in front of the park gates to prevent the girl and her friend from leaving the park.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could help identify the group involved is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1700183735