Boy, 12, brutally attacked by gang in park with footage circulating online
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA boy aged 12 was brutally kicked and punched in a gang attack in a park - with footage of the assault now circulating online, police have revealed.
Thankfully, the youngster escaped with only 'minor injuries', Greater Manchester Police added as an investigation continued.
The force called the attack in Rochdale 'shocking' and said it was 'aware of footage of the incident circulating online', although no further details were revealed. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. The schoolboy was in Denehurst Park in Rochdale, off Sandy Lane in the Spotland area of the town close to Rochdale AFC's ground, at the time.
Police said he was attacked by a 'group of youths', although no exact number or descriptions have been provided. Details of the incident have only just been confirmed.
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