A senseless and shocking nightmare: a child's eighth birthday party in a park on the outskirts of Rome ended up at the Policlinico Umberto I hospital after being insulted and then hit in the face with a stick by three attackers who were roughly his age.

The incident occurred Friday afternoon in Magnolie Park in the Fidene neighborhood, on the outskirts of Rome. When police arrived, the child had a deep cut to his lip. He was taken to the hospital with a yellow code and underwent maxillofacial surgery. According to reports, his condition is not serious.

The child was apparently attacked while playing soccer with his friends; the three boys approached and began provoking them. Then the senseless violence began. The three—who reportedly live in the area—have already been identified. However, any guilt on the part of the parents is still being ascertained, as it is unclear whether they were also present in the park.

Since all the attackers are under the age of 14, they cannot be charged, but it is almost certain that a report will be sent to the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office in Rome.

(Unioneonline)

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