Oswestry attempted murder probe: Boy, 15, still in hospital after attack
Police today renewed an appeal for information on a suspected attempted murder – as it was revealed the 15-year-old victim remains in hospital six weeks later.
The teenage boy was seriously injured in an attack outside St Oswald's Church in Oswestry.
It happened on the afternoon of Friday, August 24, and the victim continues to be treated in hospital for his injuries.
A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the graveyard attack and was released on bail.
West Mercia Police today called on anyone who can provide information on the attack to come forward.
It said detectives remained active on the case, which left the victim with head injuries.
A spokeswoman confirmed the 17-year-old suspect remains on police bail.
She said: "We are renewing the appeal for information and for people to come forward if they have any information about the incident. The investigation is still continuing."
Police tape sealed off St Oswald's Church and the surrounding areas on the day of the incident, and into the following weekend.
At the time, Tracy Ryan, inspector for the Oswestry area, said there was an increased police presence, but the incident was isolated.
Shocking
Town mayor Sandy Best also said she believed there needed to be a bigger police presence in the town, and the incident had been waiting to happen for months.
She added: “Obviously it is shocking what has happened for Oswestry, but it hasn’t shocked me because I warned something like this was waiting to happen.
“A couple of years ago the police commissioner came and I raised issues about not enough of a police presence.
“I myself have caught youths kicking the door of the church in, and it is a hotspot in that area for activity and gathering. We have a problem with youths in Oswestry and there needs to be more for the youth of the town to do.”
Anyone with further information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 608s 240818.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
