A TEENAGER was assaulted by a gang of youths in the middle of a New Addington estate yesterday (Thursday).

Police were called to Central Parade yesterday afternoon to reports that a group of young people had congregated and were causing trouble around 4.40pm.

Officers attended and moved the group on, only to be called back an hour and a half later to reports an 18-year-old man had been assaulted.

A spokesman from the Met Police said: "Police were called yesterday evening at approximately 18:45pm with to reports that an 18-year-old male had been assaulted during the earlier disturbance.

"Enquiries into this allegation are currently ongoing."

In October, the Advertiser reported how 28-year-old Gary Hayward was brutally attacked by a gang of up to 30 youths alongside his father John.

Gary remains in hospital with serious injuries after he was beaten into a coma which lasted several weeks after the attack.

No arrests have been made in connection with yesterday's attack, the police spokesman said.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact New Addington's Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 020 8649 1492.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.