Penrith, England – A group of teenage boys faced charges in relation to an assault that took place outside a building in Penrith on May 23 of last year. The incident resulted in a male victim being subjected to a violent attack, leaving him with bruising to his head and significant emotional distress.
One 15-year-old boy admitted to a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm during a recent hearing at Carlisle Youth Court. The prosecution accepted this plea, resulting in the boy receiving a youth referral order and being instructed to pay £100 in compensation. The court heard that the victim was targeted in a group attack, which led to multiple blows to his head and subsequent kicks while on the ground.
Despite suffering from bruising and a swollen eye, medical scans did not reveal any fractures following the assault. The victim expressed feelings of anger and fear in an impact statement, highlighting the lasting impact of the traumatic experience.
Three other teenagers faced similar charges at Carlisle Crown Court, with 18-year-old Harvey Sadik and two other boys, aged 15 and 17, pleading not guilty to attempted wounding. Instead, they admitted to the lesser charge of assaulting the male and causing actual bodily harm on the same day as the incident. Sadik, in addition, confessed to possessing an offensive weapon, a knuckleduster, during the altercation.
Sadik’s case was adjourned, with a sentencing date set for May 31 at the crown court while he remains on conditional bail. The two underage defendants had their case transferred to Carlisle Youth Court for sentencing, to be heard in front of city youth justices. Background reports will be prepared for the pair, who are expected to appear in court again on June 28.
Due to legal reasons related to their ages, the identities of the boys aged 15 and 17 involved in the assault cannot be disclosed. The aftermath of the attack underscores the seriousness of youth violence and its impact on both victims and perpetrators.