This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-sussex-16194890
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Mo Bourner attack in Bexhill to feature on Crimewatch | Mo Bourner attack in Bexhill to feature on Crimewatch |
(about 11 hours later) | |
A reconstruction of the events leading to the attack that left an East Sussex teenager with brain damage has been shown on BBC's Crimewatch programme. | |
Mohammed Bourner, 15, is seriously ill in Kings College Hospital, south-east London, following the attack in Bexhill on 29 October. | Mohammed Bourner, 15, is seriously ill in Kings College Hospital, south-east London, following the attack in Bexhill on 29 October. |
He is no longer on a life support machine but has suffered brain damage and does not recognise his family. | He is no longer on a life support machine but has suffered brain damage and does not recognise his family. |
His parents made an emotional appeal during the programme. | |
'Worst nightmare' | 'Worst nightmare' |
His father, Peter Bourner, said: "He was really looking forward to going to the beach party with his friends. | His father, Peter Bourner, said: "He was really looking forward to going to the beach party with his friends. |
"The next thing I know was any parent's worst nightmare. Straight into A&E and there he was on full life support in such a serious condition." | "The next thing I know was any parent's worst nightmare. Straight into A&E and there he was on full life support in such a serious condition." |
Sussex Police said Mohammed had been to a beach party before the attack at Glyne Gap and he was with three friends when he was punched by a man. | Sussex Police said Mohammed had been to a beach party before the attack at Glyne Gap and he was with three friends when he was punched by a man. |
Det Ch Insp Nick Sloan featured on Crimewatch at 21:00 GMT on Thursday. | |
He said: "A few weeks ago Mo opened his eyes for the first time but sadly he did not recognise his parents due to the extensive brain damage he has suffered. | He said: "A few weeks ago Mo opened his eyes for the first time but sadly he did not recognise his parents due to the extensive brain damage he has suffered. |
"I am hoping that tonight's appeal will not only touch people emotionally but jog their memories and bring further leads as to who is responsible for doing this to Mo." | "I am hoping that tonight's appeal will not only touch people emotionally but jog their memories and bring further leads as to who is responsible for doing this to Mo." |
A 20-year-old man, who was arrested on 31 October, has been released on bail until 19 December. | A 20-year-old man, who was arrested on 31 October, has been released on bail until 19 December. |
Previous version
1
Next version