Gang of boys who threw flour at disabled woman 'put under police protection for their safety'

dowie · 31 Jul 2018 at 00:40

While on one hand they shouldn't have to tolerate violent threats being made, I suspect most of it is people venting but best to have that direct line to call just to be safe. I do have to wonder about the parent's priorities here.

I'm glad to see that the parent of one of the lads marched his son to the police station and grounded him indefinitely however the mother of one 15 year old is something else - she's worried about his birthday party being ruined? WTF??? Why is the little **** even having a birthday party after what he did?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...r-disabled-woman-police-protection-according/

Five boys – two aged 17 and three aged 15 – have been arrested and bailed after an image of the group smiling and pointing at the vulnerable victim as she cowered on a park bench in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk caused widespread disgust.

The boys cannot be identified because of their ages but the names of the four suspects and the boy who took the photo have been widely shared online.

A sixth boy – a 16-year-old – was also questioned under caution. The boy remains under investigation.

One of the boys is due to celebrate his 16th birthday, and his mother has said the incident could now jeopardise her son’s party.

She told MailOnline: “We can’t say anything about what went on over the weekend but my son’s name has been leaked over the internet and we’ve had threats.

“I’ve reported the abuse to police and we are now under their protection. If anyone comes to our home to cause problems, we have a number we can call which will get the police here straight away.

“This isn’t what we need. It's my son’s 16th birthday and we’ve got family here for his party.”

I'm guessing he didn't get much of a telling off after the incident, presumably she thinks it is just a phase and is giving him lots of reassurance.

:rolleyes:

Greebo · 31 Jul 2018 at 00:42

I’m just relived to see they weren’t Muslim immigrants

dowie · 31 Jul 2018 at 00:45

edit - don't want to derail, even in jest...

LeMson · 31 Jul 2018 at 00:58

Scum, let's hope the cops are dealing with something more urgent when needed to protect these **********.

Pixel · 31 Jul 2018 at 01:22

LeMson said:
Scum, let's hope the cops are dealing with something more urgent when needed to protect these **********.

Yeah, I'm sure there's someone using a homophobic slur on twitter who needs dealing with.

IronWarrior · 31 Jul 2018 at 02:06

Still ain't too late for abortion, raise the age to 18.

Dis86 · 31 Jul 2018 at 08:41

Perfect candidates for a bit of social justice...

Johno please? · 31 Jul 2018 at 08:49

Chavs gonna chav, get used to it folks.

Must be too hot for the full tracksuit combo but glad to see the little gay purse.

Housey · 31 Jul 2018 at 08:49

The statement from the mother tells you all you need to know, if it's not made up.

Is it any wonder that she has bred such scum with that mindset.

I can imaging my mum's response.....

"He will be lucky to make his next Birthday and for this one and the coming weeks he is working at this poor ladies house to decorate, mow lawns and do her shopping until the little **** learns his lesson. I've thrown his presents in the bin."

Tone1979 · 31 Jul 2018 at 09:13

Housey said:
The statement from the mother tells you all you need to know, if it's not made up.

Is it any wonder that she has bred such scum with that mindset.

I can imaging my mum's response.....

"He will be lucky to make his next Birthday and for this one and the coming weeks he is working at this poor ladies house to decorate, mow lawns and do her shopping until the little **** learns his lesson. I've thrown his presents in the bin."

Spot on, my mum would have made me do all of the above and probably given me a hiding for good measure.

Derek W · 31 Jul 2018 at 09:26

What would you think is appropriate for this bunch of reprobates?

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...-outrageous-thing-you-did-at-school.18826751/

MikeTheNative · 31 Jul 2018 at 10:08

So we aren't doing presumed innocent until proven guilty in this case?

Skunkworks · 31 Jul 2018 at 10:37

Having the townsfolk pelt them with eggs and flour in the town centre would likely defuse the situation. But can't because something something human rights...

Dis86 · 31 Jul 2018 at 10:55

MikeTheNative said:
So we aren't doing presumed innocent until proven guilty in this

Nobody here is saying a named person should have x or y punishment. They're saying those that did it should have x or y punishment. There's a distinct difference.

Shawreyboy · 31 Jul 2018 at 10:55

I for sure would have gotten the hiding of a lifetime, one that even Barnardos wouldn't have disagreed with. State of society is disgusting with these kids running round like this.

Borstal and such places should still exist and I for one would 100% vote for National Service to be brought back.

Shawrey

MikeTheNative · 31 Jul 2018 at 11:02

Dis86 said:
Nobody here is saying a named person should have x or y punishment. They're saying those that did it should have x or y punishment. There's a distinct difference.

IronWarrior said:
Still ain't too late for abortion, raise the age to 18.

Dis86 said:
Perfect candidates for a bit of social justice...

My comment was a joke really, I find it funny you have the same posters talking about innocent until proven guilty in one thread then this they are already guilty apparently even though they have only been charged.

Kronos · 31 Jul 2018 at 11:05

And pixelating their faces does what exactly?

McGray · 31 Jul 2018 at 11:09

Hides their identities.

Kronos · 31 Jul 2018 at 11:24

McGray said:
Hides their identities.

From whom?

McGray · 31 Jul 2018 at 11:27