Surrey Police released images of four teenage boys in relation to an assault in Sunbury last month.
The incident took place on Monday, June 17 at a convenience shop in Sunbury.
A teenage boy suffered a fractured rib, cuts and bruising as a result of the attack, police said.
Offering further details about their search, investigating officer, PC Billy Sanders said that the 17-year-old who was targeted in the attack was "left fearing to walk in his own neighbourhood" as a result of the violent assault.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the teenagers in the CCTV images, as they may be able to help us investigate a nasty assault on a 17 year old boy, who has been left fearing to walk in his own neighbourhood following the attack.
"If you know who these four teenage boys might be, please call," he said.
To give information about this case to the police, call 101, quoting incident reference PR/45190064066.
You can also give information, 100 per cent anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or through their anonymous online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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