Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News

BOY KICKED IN HEAD IN VICIOUS ASSUALT

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A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was kicked in the head and stomach by two people during an attack at a Runcorn park.

The vicious assault was reportedly filmed and shared online, and happened on Saturday (August 28).

Cheshire Police said they are investigat­ing after the boy was believed to have been attacked around 7.50pm in a park near Cavendish Street.

It was reported the boy was kicked to the head and stomach, and according to a Facebook post by the boy’s mum, the 13-year-old spent the night in hospital.

His dad posted on Facebook to say his son had been attacked in Cavendish Park, people responding said the video of the assault had been shared online.

The boy’s mum then posted to say her son was “bashed up” and left “really shaken” by the two-on-one attack.

A spokespers­on for Cheshire Police said: “At 7.50pm on Saturday 28 August police received a call reporting an assault on a 13-year-old boy at a park near Cavendish Street in Runcorn.

“The teenager was reportedly kicked to the head and stomach by two youths and received treated at Halton Hospital.

“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with informatio­n is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1071947.”

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