RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say they are investigating an unprovoked assault on a teen who has autism.
The teen was playing basketball with a group of people at a school in the 7100-block of Minoru Boulevard around 7 p.m. last Friday when he was attacked, police said Thursday.
Witnesses called police, but the victim had left by the time officers arrived. They later found him at a local hospital.
According to one witness, the suspect was told that the teen had a developmental disability. The suspect still proceeded to punch the boy, police said.
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The victim suffered a facial laceration and concussion, police said.
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He initially did not tell his parents what happened because he did not want to upset them, according to Cpl. Adrian Peralta, who went on to say the incident has had a “profound effect” on the victim’s family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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