Northern Ireland

Boy (13) has leg broken in 'vicious' playpark assault

Police have appealed for witnesses to the "despicable" attack
Police have appealed for witnesses to the "despicable" attack Police have appealed for witnesses to the "despicable" attack

A 13-year-old boy suffered a broken leg in a "vicious assault" in a playpark in Belfast.

Police said they received a report that a boy was attacked in the Bloomfield Parade area of the city at around 8pm on Saturday October 27.

Details have only emerged now.

Constable Glen Taylor said: “The boy suffered a broken leg following the vicious assault.  

“Three males are believed to be involved in this assault, two of which are described as being approximately 5’9” in height, dressed all in black with their hoods up.

"The third male is also described as being approximately 5’9”, dressed all in black, with short blond hair. 

“This is a despicable attack on a young boy which has left him with substantial injuries to his leg and we are appealing to anyone with any information regarding the assault to contact police in Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1220 of 27/10/18.”

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.