Syrian refugee boy attacked at Huddersfield school in 'shocking' video being investigated by police

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police are investigating a report of a “racially-aggravated assault” against a 15-year-old boy at a school in Huddersfield after a violent video was widely shared on social media. The boy, whose arm is in a cast, is seen being dragged to the floor by his neck before his attacker says “I’ll drown you” while forcing water from a bottle into the victim’s mouth. Superintendent Steve Dodds, of West Yorkshire Police Kirklees District, said: “We are investigating a report of a racially-aggravated assault of a 15-year-old boy which occurred on playing fields at Almondbury Community School at about 1pm on October 25. “A 16-year-old boy has been interviewed by voluntary attendance in connection with the incident and we are continuing to progress the investigation.” Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds Kirklees Council said: “Neither us nor the school condone violence in any form and behaviour like this will not be tolerated.” Additional reporting by Press Association