Four Teens Indicted for Assault on Disabled Man in Massachusetts

The attack on Christopher 'Ducky' Anderson has led to community outrage and calls for stronger action against local youth violence.

Four teenagers, three aged 15 and one aged 14, have been indicted for the October assault of Christopher 'Ducky' Anderson, a developmentally disabled man in Danvers, Massachusetts.
Authorities allege that the teens lured Anderson into the woods, where they kicked him and threw a bicycle on him, leaving him with broken ribs and other injuries.
Warrants have been issued for two additional juveniles believed to be involved in the attack, which occurred near a local middle school.
The incident has galvanized the Danvers community, with residents showing support for Anderson through fundraisers and public meetings demanding stronger police action against disruptive youth behavior.
Anderson, a well-known and cherished figure in the town, has spoken publicly about the emotional toll of the attack, while his mother has called for accountability for those responsible.