Overview

• The boy was attacked on Friday evening after being struck from behind, knocked to the ground, and then beaten and kicked.
• Police say eight to ten youths took part in the assault on a sports ground in Salzgitter.
• The victim sustained injuries, including a slightly swollen jaw, according to police.
• Authorities have opened a criminal case for dangerous bodily harm, and the motive remains unclear.
• Investigators request information from anyone who was near the Willi-Blume-Weg sports facility around 6:45 p.m.