The victim, a Syrian refugee, had previously suffered a broken wrist; this had also been investigated by the police, who had interviewed three youths but took no further action.
(meta data) TITLE: Boy, 16, to appear before youth court after video of assault on Syrian refugee at Almondbury Community School goes viral - Yorkshire Evening Post (meta data) PUBLISHED DATETIME: Wed Nov 28 15:19:53 GMT 2018 Advertise My Business Edit Account Sign Out Traffic and Travel Read This Traffic and Travel Read This Rugby League Other Sport Sport Opinion What's On Arts & Entertainment Things To Do Best in Leeds Bars and Pubs Eating Out Must Read # Boy, 16, to appear before youth court after video of assault on Syrian refugee at Almondbury Community School goes viral Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can Waiting for Video... #### Georgina Morris ##### Email Published: Updated: Wednesday 28 November 2018 Sign Up To Our Daily Newsletter Have your say ### A 16-year-old boy is to be charged with an assault over an attack on a 15-year-old Syrian refugee at a school in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Police have said. It comes after video showing the incident was shared on social media last night, prompting calls for action from police and an outpouring of support for the victim. #### PCSOs walk past Almonbury Community School, where a 15-year-old Syrian refugee was assaulted by another teenager. Picture: PA Wire/Danny Lawson Read more: Huddersfield police investigate assault on Syrian refugee, 15, at Almondbury Community School after video goes viral In statement West Yorkshire Police today said: "Regarding the assault on a 15-year-old youth in Almondbury, which featured in a video posted on social media yesterday and has been widely reported in the media, a 16-year-old youth has been interviewed and reported for summons, for an offence of assault. He will appear at Youth Court in due course. "The incident occurred on 25 October this year and has been subject to thorough investigation since it was reported to us the day after. The victim and his family are receiving ongoing support from police and other agencies. "A previous unconnected incident on 7 October, in which the victim suffered a wrist injury, was also fully investigated at the time. Three youths were interviewed. There was no further police action and the matter was referred to the school." Read more: Donations pour into GoFundMe appeal for Syrian refugee attacked by bullies at Almondbury Community School in Huddersfield Police advised the media and members of the public not to share the video on websites or social media sites as it could prejudice future criminal proceedings. Safeguarding measures have been put in place for the victim and his family, the spokesman added. ## Trending ### Leeds United's summer transfer income compared to every other Championship side - featuring Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, Brentford & more ### 11 free agents Leeds United could still turn to after transfer window deadline ### Wigan Athletic 0 Leeds United 2 - player ratings: Patrick Bamford on target as Whites sweep Latics aside ### Salford City 0 Leeds United 3 - player ratings: Kalvin Phillips and Eddie Nketiah star in the Carabao Cup ### Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla involved in crash ### The Essentials ### Visit inews.co.uk Visit inews.co.uk
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The clip shows the victim, with his arm in a cast, being dragged to the floor by his neck as his attacker says "I'll drown you" on a school playing field, while forcing water from a bottle into the victim's mouth, simulating waterboarding. The video was filmed in a lunch break. The clip shows the victim walking away, without reacting, as the attacker and others can be heard continuing to verbally abuse him.