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Brighton: 12-Year-Old Boy Left Unconscious After Assault By Teenagers

A 12-year-old boy has been assaulted and left unconscious on the ground after he was assaulted by a group in a Brighton basketball court.

It happened last Sunday (Jan 23) in Hodshrove Lane between 10.30am and 10.45am.

The victim reported being approached by a group of around six teenagers who assaulted him and left him there, before two passing women stopped to help him.

He attended hospital to have his injuries assessed.

The group are described as having hoods up and wearing masks and bandanas.

Officers would like to speak to anybody who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help with the investigation, particularly the two women who stopped to help. 

Contact police via the Sussex Police website or by calling 101, quoting serial 442 of 23/01.

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