A gang of youths attacked a 12-year-old boy in an alleyway in Dundee, holding a knife to his throat and causing him to lose consciousness. Police responded to the incident near the High Street in Dundee around 9pm on Friday, March 20. The boy was rushed to the hospital for a brain scan and was found to have a broken jaw and eye socket. He has been released following treatment.
In addition to the 12-year-old victim, a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl were also injured in the attack. Their current conditions are unknown.
According to a source cited by the Scottish Sun, the boy stood up to a group bothering his friend, leading to the violent assault where he was outnumbered and severely beaten. The attackers even held a machete to his neck while he was unconscious, with the disturbing incident captured on camera and shared online.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed the incident, stating that the investigation is ongoing to identify and locate those responsible for the assault on the youths in the Dundee alleyway.
