Gang of thugs inflict horror baseball attack on teen walking his dog

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A teenager was taken to hospital after he was pounced on and battered with a baseball bat by a gang of youths in an unprovoked attack.The 14-year-old was walking his dog on Erskinefauld Road in Linwood on Saturday night when he was set upon by between 10 and 15 teenage boys and girls.The horrific attack led to the young boy being taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.The extent of his injuries are not known.The dog was unharmed.Police have launched a probe into the terrifying assault and say they believe there was no provocation that led to the boy being attacked.Detectives are now appealing for information following the incident.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial It occurred around 9pm on Saturday, December 2 near Our Lady of Peace Primary School on Erskinefauld Road.The youths are described as being between 13 and 15 years of age, male and female, wearing dark clothing, with one male being in possession of a baseball bat.They were last seen running towards Clippens Road.Police are currently carrying out CCTV and door to door enquiries.They’re asking anybody who might have been in