Wandsworth police are appealing for witnesses after four 16-year-olds were attacked with wooden poles and a glass bottle in Southfields on Monday, February 1.

The group, three boys and one girl, were attacked by a gang of three men, aged 18 to 19, in an alleyway between West Hill and Jephtha Road at 6.20pm.

They were taken to hospital for treatment.

A Wandsworth police spokeswoman said: “The attackers were armed with two long, wooden poles and a glass bottle.”

Police said the men wore dark or grey hooded tops.

Anyone with information should call Wandsworth police on 020 8247 8770 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.