February 19, 2005
62-year-old 'happy slapped'
Another "happy slapping" agression in is in the news today.
icBerkshire publishes a first hand account of a 62 year old man who has been the victim of "happy slapping", a violent craze where an innocent person is hit about the head by a teenager for fun - while an accomplice usually captures the action on a camera phone.
The police is looking for witnesses.
"The man had just left the Harrow Market shops in Langley, and as he walked along Station Road he felt a sudden blow to the back of his neck. The pensioner stumbled forward in shock, and turned round to see a Asian teen running away
The youth did not speak to the man, threaten him or try to steal anything during the incident, which took place on Wednesday, February 9
In other cases of 'happy slapping', the attack has been captured on a camera phone by the assailant's friend. It is not known if this particular incident was recorded."
Related articles:
-- Happy slap culprits face suspension
-- Schools Ban Camera Phones Amid 'Happy Slapping' Craze
-- Putting the photos in perspective
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