Bracknell

A Bracknell teenager has been jailed for assaulting a boy only two days after Christmas, leaving him with head injuries.

The 17-year-old from Great Hollands, Bracknell , who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to six months imprisonment at Maidenhead Youth Court on Tuesday (21/2).

At around 1pm on 27 December 2005, an incident occurred outside Coopers Hill youth centre, Bagshot Road.

A 16-year-old boy was walking with two girls when they were approached and followed by a group of youths.

The victim was then subject to racial abuse before being punched in the face by one of the youths, causing him to fall to the ground. As he lay on the floor, he was further assaulted by the offender and one other group member.

The victim managed to pull himself up, however he was again attacked by the pair who then ran off towards Mount Pleasant.

The 16-year-old was subsequently admitted to the Royal Berkshire Hospital with head injuries. He was released that evening following treatment.

Two youths, aged 17 and 14, were arrested and charged with causing racially aggravated grievous bodily harm.

Both pleaded not guilty to this charge at court, but admitted a lesser offence of causing actual bodily harm.

The 14-year-old is currently on bail awaiting sentencing.

Bracknell Police Sergeant Phil Woods, investigating officer, said: “I am pleased that this teenager has been given a custodial sentence, as this was a particularly nasty and unprovoked attack.

“The sentence should send out a clear message that such behaviour will not be tolerated by police.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell