Police have released images of two teenagers wanted in connection to an attack on a child in New Addington.

Detectives today issued an appeal for help to find the two boys, believed to be aged between 14 and 16, following the assault in Headley Drive.

The victim, a 13-year-old boy, suffered facial injuries in the attack at about 1.30pm on Monday, August 10.

Detective Inspector Robert Allen, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "We are keen to speak to the youths in the pictures. 

"Anyone with information should call police in Croydon and assist with our ongoing investigation. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence."

Anyone with information can call Det Ins Allen on 020 3276 2264 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.