Two boys arrested after video shows petrified boy attacked and made to kiss shoe
Police investigating a social media video showing a petrified boy being attacked, mercilessly taunted and threatened with being stabbed have made two arrests.
The video shows the terrified boy pleading with his attackers to leave him alone after he is rounded on at Ocean Retail Park, Burrfields Road, on Sunday March 9 between 7.15pm and 7.45pm, as reported.
The footage shows the humiliated 14-year-old being made to kiss a shoe as he is slapped over the head by one of the three bullies before he is kicked hard in the leg.
He is then man-handled after trying to walk off and is told: “I will kill you.” The boy responds: “Please leave me alone.”
As the boy walks off again, one of the attackers starts to run towards him shouting menacingly: “I’m going to stab you bro. Run, run.”
When the aggressor catches up, the petrified boy says: “Please what have I done? Leave me. Why are you hitting me?”
The boy is then knocked to the ground and says: “Leave me alone please. Please, what have I done?”
He then yelps in pain as a blow lands in his stomach. The video cuts out with him on the ground holding his hands up to try and protect his body.
Police previously said they were investigating the incident and have now revealed they have made two arrests.
A statement said: “As part of our ongoing investigation two boys aged 14 and 16 have been arrested on suspicion of common assault and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. They have been bailed until 20 June while our enquiries continue.
“We’re aware of speculation elsewhere on social media relating to this incident and would ask that any information is reported directly to us to assist our investigation, rather than elsewhere.”
Call police on 101 quoting 44250106334.