A one-year-old baby was hit with stones during an alleged hate crime in Sutton last week. Police were called to Cuddington Recreation Ground, in Worcester Park, at 6.30pm on Friday, May 23 following troubling reports regarding a group of boys.
The group reportedly shouted racist abuse at the baby’s dad before turning their attention on the pram. The child was not seriously injured, according to a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police. The force is now investigating the incident as a suspected hate crime. No one has been arrested at this stage.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact 101 or message @MetCC on X, quoting CAD6700/23May. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the charity’s website.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Met Police are currently investigating reports of a hate crime in Worcester Park. Officers were called to Cuddington Recreation Park at 18:30hrs on Friday, 23 May following reports of a group of boys throwing stones at a baby in a pram.
“The suspects racially verbally assaulted the victim before throwing stones at his one-year-old baby in a pram. Thankfully, the baby did not sustain serious injuries.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have been made.”
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