POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault on a teenager.

The 17-year-old victim was taken to hospital following the attack on Saturday in Montgomery Square, Wath-upon-Dearne, and remains in critical condition.

A 19-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident, with police continuing to carry out enquiries.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could assist officers, call 101 quoting incident number 6 of May 11, 2019.