Boy, 12, Brutally Assaulted in Riverside Park Football Clash
Police are on the hunt after a 12-year-old boy was viciously attacked at Riverside Park, Southampton, last Thursday evening.
Unprovoked Attack During Football Game
The young lad was playing football with mates around 8pm on April 7 when a teenage boy launched an unprovoked assault. The victim was left unconscious and suffered serious facial injuries, including a broken jaw.
He was rushed to Southampton General Hospital and remains there awaiting surgery.
Suspect and Group Descriptions
- Suspect: White male, about 15 years old
- Features: Light brown curly hair, glasses, wearing a shirt, speaks with a European accent
- Accompanied by: Around five boys, some as young as 5 or 6
- Also seen: Older white man (30-40 years), wearing a black Saints football jumper
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detective Constable Claire Ratcliffe said: “This young boy was playing with friends when he was subjected to a shocking, unprovoked attack. We believe several people witnessed this and ask anyone who saw what happened — especially the adult man described — to come forward. Your information could be vital.”
If you have any info, contact police on 101 quoting reference 44160133027. All calls are confidential.
