MASKED men on mountain bikes assaulted three teens before fleeing into a wooded area.

The three boys, aged 16, 17 and 18, suffered head injuries in Selsdon Road, Wanstead, on Tuesday, March 13 after they were attacked by eight men. None of their injuries are life-threatening or changing.

The suspects fled after the attack. Police were called at 4.40pm and searched the area but failed to catch them.

No arrests have yet been made. Enquiries are ongoing.