Attack by two young children in Northampton leaves teenager with fractured skull and broken nose

Two boys, thought to be aged just 11 and 12, attacked a teenager in Northampton, fracturing his skull and breaking his nose.

The incident happened near to Weston Favell Academy in Northampton on Thursday January 26, a spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said today.

The 16-year-old victim was pulled off his bicycle in Rickyard Road, behind the school, some time between 2pm and 3pm last Thursday, January 26, 2017.

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“They then took his bag and emptied the contents into a bush before kicking the victim in the head causing a fractured skull and nose,” the spokesman said.

Both offenders were white and one had ginger/blond hair. They were both possibly wearing tracksuits.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call independent charity Crimestoppers. anonymously. on 0800 555111.

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