The injured schoolboy who sustained fractures to both his legs and left arm after paramilitary style attack in Derry
POLICE in Derry have released a picture of the young teenager who was left with broken legs after a “malicious and brutal asault” at the weekend.
It shows the vulnerable 15-year-old in a stable condition in Altnagelvin Hospital recovering the paramilitary style attack.
Police have revealed that he was heard to cry out ‘Mammy’ as masked men mercilessly beat him with metal bars, shattering bones in his legs.
The PSNI say officers are continuing to appeal for the public’s help in relation to the investigation.
The paramilitary style attack happened in the early hours of last Saturday, June 10.
As part of the investigation, police have recovered a metal bar which they believe was used in the attack.
Chief Inspector Ivor Morton said: “The attack, carried out by a number of masked assailants armed with iron bars, was a terrifying ordeal for the vulnerable 15 year old boy who was heard to have cried out for his ‘Mammy’ whilst the attack was taking place.
“The young victim sustained a number of broken bones as a result of the assault.
“He is now recovering from his physical injuries, and I hope that he will also recover from the psychological impact of this incident.
Police recovered a metal bar after the attack on Saturday in Derry
Chief Inspector Morton added: “There can be no place in our society for this type of barbarity.
“All right minded people must turn their backs on those responsible for such incidents and do the right thing by giving police any information they have about their activities.”
“Anyone who has information that could help with our investigation should contact detectives at Strand Road, using the non-emergency number 101 and quoting reference number 28 of 10/6/17.”
“Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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