Boy, 11, hurt in 'racist attack'

Grampian Police appealed for witnesses to get in touch

An 11-year-old boy has been attacked in Aberdeen in what may have been a racially-motivated assault.

The young victim was assaulted by two teenage boys who punched and kicked him about the face and body.

The attack happened at the playing fields between Seaton Primary School and St Ninian's Court on Friday night.

The teenagers were aged about 13 and 15 and had a young Boxer dog. Grampian Police appealed for witnesses to get in touch.

Hospital treatment

A Grampian Police spokesman said: "It is suspected the incident may have been racially motivated."

The victim's mother took him to hospital for treatment for bruising to the face, chest and body.

The main attacker is described as being about 15, 5ft 3in tall, slim, with black spiky hair.

He was wearing a light blue T-shirt and black trousers.

The other male is described as being about 13, 5ft 1in tall, stocky, with short black hair.

He was wearing a white T-shirt with black stripes and blue jeans.

Police appealed for an unknown female who intervened to contact them.