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A Richmond teen was allegedly attacked while playing basketball last week.
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Richmond teen with autism assaulted in unprovoked attack
Published 2:12 PDT, Thu August 27, 2020
Last Updated: 2:12 PDT, Thu August 27, 2020
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A Richmond teen with autism was purportedly attacked while playing basketball last week.
The alleged assault happened around 7 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 21). The teen was with a group of people at a school located in the 7100 block of Minoru Boulevard.
Richmond RCMP were called by two witnesses shortly after the assault took place. The victim had already left the park. Due to the significance of the injuries described by witnesses, the RCMP officer located the victim at a local hospital.
According to one witness, the suspect was told the teen had a developmental disability just prior to the assault. Despite knowing this, the suspect allegedly punched the teen in the face.
The victim initially did not tell his parents what happened because he did not want to upset them, says Cpl. Adriana Peralta. He was found at the hospital with a significant facial laceration and concussion resulting from the alleged assault.
“This incident has had a profound effect on the victim’s family”, says Peralta. “In an email sent to our investigators, the (victim’s) father talks about how he feels guilty about what happened. He wrote: ‘I always told him to embrace people, to talk to people, because people are good and he can only succeed together with people, and not alone’.”
Peralta says the victim’s parents are doing everything they can to encourage and support their son and then this happens. While some witnesses have come forward, there were more people who witnessed this assault, including some who can identify the suspect.
Anyone who may have witnessed or have information regarding this incident is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2020-22609. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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