A mother has spoken of her absolute horror after her 14-year-old son was brutally attacked with a machete, leaving him with life-changing injuries and fighting for his life in hospital.
In an emotional and powerful interview, the devastated mum described the moment she saw her son after the vicious assault, saying he looked like he had been "carved up like a piece of meat." The teenage boy was set upon by a gang of youths in a shocking broad daylight attack that has left the local community reeling.
"His Face Was Unrecognisable"
The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect her family, recounted the traumatic phone call that every parent dreads. "I received a call saying my son had been attacked. Nothing could prepare me for what I saw at the hospital," she revealed.
"His face was completely unrecognisable. They had used a machete on my child - a child. The wounds were horrific, deep cuts everywhere. The doctors said it was a miracle he survived."
Community Living in Fear
The vicious attack has sent shockwaves through the local area, with residents expressing growing concerns about the escalating knife crime epidemic affecting young people across the UK.
Local authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway, with police pursuing several leads. However, the mother feels more must be done to address the root causes of youth violence and get weapons off the streets.
A Mother's Plea For Action
Speaking out bravely despite her trauma, the heartbroken mother is now campaigning for stricter measures against knife crime and better support for victims' families.
"This isn't just about my son - this is happening to children across the country every day. We need to see real action before more families have to go through this nightmare," she pleaded.
Her son faces a long and painful recovery, both physically and psychologically, as the family tries to come to terms with the life-altering attack that has changed their world forever.
