A 12-year-old boy sustained injuries to his face, requiring stitches, and suffered a swollen jaw and eye socket following an assault by a group of individuals. The incident occurred in Dundee near the High Street around 9 pm on March 20. Connor McGowan intervened to protect his female friend from a gang of teenagers, who reportedly used a bottle to strike him and held him at knifepoint.
According to his mother, Lori Roache, Connor and his friends were on their way home when they encountered a group of approximately 20 youths who targeted them. The situation escalated, with the group becoming violent towards Connor and his friends, resulting in injuries to all three individuals.
Describing the attack, Lori stated that the group turned aggressive, with one individual brandishing a knife at Connor’s face and another hitting him with a bottle. The assailants then proceeded to physically assault Connor while he was on the ground. Despite the severity of the injuries, Connor survived the ordeal, but the incident left him deeply traumatized.
Following the attack, Lori received a message from one of Connor’s friends and rushed to Dundee to take him to Ninewells Hospital for treatment. Connor was eventually discharged but remains distressed from the encounter. He will require further medical attention to remove stitches and undergo additional tests to ensure there are no lasting effects from the assault.
Expressing her concern for Connor’s safety, Lori emphasized the need to hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Police Scotland has initiated an investigation into the assault, aiming to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the individuals involved in the disturbing incident.