Boy tells of petrol bomb ordeal

Anthony received minor burns to his face, stomach, and head

A schoolboy who was injured in a petrol bomb attack in Hull has spoken about his ordeal.

Anthony Badcock, 13, was walking along Cumbria Way, Bransholme, at 2105 BST on Monday when the incident happened.

A police spokeswoman said a petrol bomb was thrown by the pillion passenger on a motorbike that appeared to be chasing a car.

It missed the car and landed near the pedestrians causing burns to Anthony's hands, face, and stomach.

It is unusual and potentially very serious. Inspector John Lawson

Anthony said: "These street racers came by us, a bike and a car.

"The passenger got off the bike and threw a petrol bomb. It missed the car and landed in front of me and my mate.

"It was hurtful and very painful. I was scared."

He was with a 14-year-old friend who managed to put out the fireball which engulfed Anthony's clothing.

Police say it was clear the teenager was not the target of the attack and have appealed for information.

Inspector John Lawson, from Humberside Police, said: "It is unusual and potentially very serious.

"I'm eager to find out what went on and want anyone who was in the area who knows anything about it to contact us."