Teenagers plead guilty to tram station assault

TWO TEENAGERS HAVE pleaded guilty to assaulting four Jewish youths in Manchester.

The 17-year-olds — who have not been identified for legal reasons — appeared at Manchester Youth Court on Friday afternoon.

Police say they regard the attack as a hate crime and are continuing their investigation.

The two youths pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault and one count of actual bodily harm. A charge of affray was withdrawn.

One of the boys was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm.

The teenagers have been released on unconditional bail and are set to appear in court for sentencing next month.

Moshe Fuerst, 17, was one of four Jews attacked at a Manchester tram station.

Jerusalem-born Moshe was knocked unconscious during the assault. He was taken to hospital where he was put into an induced coma after suffering severe bleeding to the brain.

Following an operation, Moshe, from Prestwich in north Manchester, was discharged and was recovering at home.

His father, Rabbi Michael Fuerst, thanked the community for their prayers. He said: “I have tremendous gratitude for everyone who has prayed for him. I’m sure it contributed to his miraculous recovery.”