Child Injured During Attempted Bicycle Robbery in Golden Grove Extension
An 11-year-old boy was reportedly beaten during an attempted robbery in Golden Grove Extension after refusing to give up his bicycle to a group of young men.
The incident is said to have occurred around 5 p.m. on June 5. According to observer, four young men approached the child and attempted to take his bicycle.
The boy reportedly resisted and held on to the bicycle, prompting the attackers to strike him repeatedly about the body with a glass bottle.
Despite the assault, the suspects were unable to take the bicycle and eventually fled the area.
The matter was later brought to the attention of police by a relative of the child, who reported the incident to investigators.
It was not immediately clear whether the boy required medical treatment for his injuries. Police are continuing investigations into the alleged attack, and no arrests have been reported.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about the safety of children in the community and the level of violence being used in crimes involving young victims.
I will keep being a hoover mom and supervise my child as much as I can.
Some children are real bullies
Our children cannot even be free to ride their biikes in a country that his four fathers helped to build.
I hope that boy is ok and his injuries isnt serious
Alas. Alas. I will slaughter someone for my child
that is why Obeah cannot ever done
that is why Obeah cannot ever done
Antigua.news how is that child doing