Four Teens Held Over Brutal Wimbledon Village Attack
Four teenage boys have been arrested after two men were viciously attacked in Wimbledon Village in the early hours of the morning.
Random Street Attack Leaves One Man Seriously Hurt
The two victims, both in their 20s, were assaulted without warning in High Street Mews at 2:25am on 8 March. One suffers a serious head injury and remains in hospital, while the other has been discharged.
Youth Gang in Custody
Wimbledon CID swooped on suspects, arresting two 16-year-olds and two 15-year-olds on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent. One teen faces an additional charge of attempted robbery.
All four are currently on police bail and must return for further questioning in early May.
Police: Possible Case of Mistaken Identity
“The victims were subjected to a frightening ordeal in a completely unprovoked attack while they were walking home. They were punched, kicked to the floor and assaulted further,” said Acting Detective Sergeant Simon Monga. “Nothing was stolen, and we believe this could have been a case of mistaken identity.”
One victim faces a long hospital stay as investigations continue.
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
If you have any information, call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 880/08Mar.
