A BOY was hospitalised after he was assaulted by two men during a football match on Sunday afternoon.

The 15-year-old was playing for Lambourn FC under 16s against Burnham FC's team for the same age group at the Cherry Orchard pitches in Britwell Road, Burnham.

There was an "altercation" and the boy was assaulted by two men - resulting in bruising to his chest and injuries to his face and leg.

He was treated at hospital and has since been discharged.

The assault happened during the second-half of the match.

PC Matt Styles, investigating officer said: “We would be keen to hear to anyone who was at the match and witnessed the altercation to contact us.”

If you saw the incident or have any information contact the police on 101 or charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.