Today’s Northumberland Speaks With Mother of Assault Victim

In Editor Choice, Police Blotter

Today’s Northumberland spoke with the mother of a 15-year-old victim who was assaulted on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Cobourg.

The victim was standing outside Tim Horton’s/Circle K Convenience on Division Street over the lunch hour when a person approached him.

A drink and food were swatted out of his hands and he was struck 15 times along with being kneed twice.

A 16-year-old is charged and police are continuing their investigation.

The mother of the victim is extremely grateful for the support from the community, but like others is shocked that no one stepped in to help him as the attack was happening and after.

Below is the link to the GoFundMe

https://www.gofundme.com/f/zbkzke-support-for-hunter?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR1G3oNWKJqGR2i8NQfxJhXOBSatSU6QRVs8Q3b3Ba8ZMut0suAY-RHs3LE

Today’s Northumberland also stopped by St. Mary Catholic Secondary School and spoke with Superintendent of Learning for Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Boards, Pepe Garieri about the incident involving students.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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