A group of delinquents reportedly assaulted a 12-year-old boy in an alleyway by holding a knife to his throat and beating him unconscious. The incident took place in Dundee, near the High Street, around 9 pm on Friday, March 20. The police responded to the scene promptly after receiving reports of the violent attack.

The young victim was rushed to the hospital where he underwent a brain scan and was found to have suffered a broken jaw and eye socket. Fortunately, he has been discharged following treatment. Additionally, a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl sustained injuries during the altercation, but their current conditions remain undisclosed.

According to a source cited by the Scottish Sun, the 12-year-old boy stood up to defend his friend from harassment by a group of individuals. Subsequently, he was outnumbered, brutally assaulted, and had a machete held to his neck while unconscious. Disturbingly, videos of the incident have surfaced online, depicting the severity of the attack.

A spokesperson from Police Scotland confirmed the incident, stating that the authorities are actively investigating the case to identify and locate the perpetrators. The police are seeking information from the public to assist in their inquiries and bring those responsible to justice.