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Teenager is attacked by gang of five
Date published: 16 August 2010
Police are making house-to-house inquiries after a teenager was assaulted by five thugs as he walked home in Chadderton
The 17-year-old was on a field off Sycamore Avenue when he was confronted by up to five men wearing dark hooded tops.
One demanded his mobile phone, so the boy started to walk quicker to get home, but two of the gang blocked his path with cycles and another grabbed him by the forearm.
Fearing he would be attacked, the boy pushed the attacker away and ran off but was caught and punched in the face and body.
The boy eventually managed to struggle free and ran home, where his parents called police.
Officers are now appealing to anyone with information about the attack on August 2 at about 10.35pm to come forward.
The main offender was of mixed race, about 5ft 11in tall, with shaved hair and wearing a grey sweatshirt. The rest were all in dark clothes.
PC Philip Wilson, of the Oldham Volume Crime Team, said: “Whatever the motive for this attack — be it because this group saw a young boy on his own and tried to take advantage or something else — the offenders need to be caught and punished.
“Violence like this is absolutely inexcusable and I would appeal to anyone who knows anything about this attempted robbery to call us and help us identify those responsible.
“We will be conducting house-to-house inquiries in the area and doing everything we can to get to the bottom of this because the victim deserves to know who was behind this.
“I also want to appeal to parents in the area — do you know where your son was at this time?
“Please, if you do suspect something, then do the right thing and call us so that no one else is attacked in this way.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4553, 0161 856 1978 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.
Comments
That word you are referring to bobbiedazzler wasnt used because the areas where that word is used is notorious for attacks like that,this however seems to have been comitted by cowards who dont see the point of working for a living and think its better to steal - FACT
Bobidazzler - the problem with other reports similar to this was the apparent attitude of the police, in that although Asians were allegedly involved the attacks weren't deemed racist, whereas if it was an Asian victim & white offender(s), the attacks were deemed racist. I'm sure everyone condemns any attack but also wants fair reporting regarding racism in Oldham; racists aren't only white.
Bobbidazzler... The main offender was of mixed race, about 5ft 11in tall. I think that may count as asian. There always seems to be a problem with coloureds and whites wherever you live. But what can be done? Deport them.
Maybe if the police had a higher profile in the area these attacks would be less frequent,the police station in Chadderton is no longer open.
Police station in Chadderton?
Can anyone find it?
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What! No comments? Now if the word "asian" had been added somewhere?
By Bobbidazzler @ 16/08/2010 12:50:54