LONDON: A Muslim teenager in the UK was discovered lying in a pool of blood after being stabbed on his way home from evening prayers, Metro newspaper reported.
The 13-year-old Pakistani boy was walking home from a mosque in Glasgow’s Queens Park when he was attacked.
The victim, who was wearing a thobe, was taken to a local hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.
Police are investigating the attack using CCTV cameras located around the park, a friend of the victim’s family said.
The family are trying to “spread awareness for anyone who might get into situations like this and to provide justice for him,” said Aleesha Ntayomba.
“The boy is severely wounded and suffered cuts on his back and all over his body as he ran to save his life.
“One deep cut went to his lung. He was seen drenched in blood by a family who called for police and ambulance.
“The boy is in hospital where he will undergo multiple surgeries. He is in severe pain and shock.”
Police Det. Sgt. Stephen Palmer said the force is carrying out “extensive inquiries” to uncover the details of the attack.
“Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area and door to door enquiries are also being carried out,” he added.
“We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.
“We believe the area was busy at the time and I am keen to speak to anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry.”
