Arrest made over race attack

A TEENAGER has been charged after a boy was attacked and racially abused in Chadderton.

The Evening Chronicle revealed yesterday how James Howard had his head stamped on and suffered a broken nose.

He was also left with two black eyes and cuts to his head, arms and hands after the attack in Victoria Street by around 20 Asian youths.

The 14-year-old needed hospital treatment after the assault at 7.30pm on Sunday.

Two friends, aged 14 and 23, were also attacked and taken to hospital where they were treated for facial cuts and grazes.

Mum Angela Howard said the attackers made racist comments and left footprints on her son’s head and back. They stole his bike, mobile phone and shoes.

Yesterday police arrested a 17-year-boy and charged him with robbery and racially aggravated assault. He was due to appear before Oldham Magistrates’ Court today.