Shocking video showing teen boy being stamped on in 'random' Lanarkshire shopping centre attack goes viral

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A sickening 'gang' attack on a 14-year-old boy in East Kilbride shopping centre has gone viral.The shocking footage circulating online shows the youngster being punched on the head before being dragged to the ground as two teenage boys rain blows on him, kicking and stamping on his head and body as he cowers on the floor of the Princes Mall.The assailants can be heard shouting and swearing at the victim during the vicious unprovoked attack which took place on Sunday night.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Centre management told Lanarkshire Live their security was alerted to the incident through control room CCTV and police were immediately called.It is understood the attackers, one wearing a blue jacket and dark trousers and the other wearing a grey hooded zipper and dark trousers, fled the scene before officers arrived.Police say enquiries are ongoing in the hunt to catch the suspects.Unconfirmed reports suggest the incident could be linked to youth disorder in Uddingston last week.Around 10 patrol cars were seen racing to the Lanarkshire town following reports of dozens of masked youths running riot in the street carrying baseball bats and wearing balaclavas.A worried local parent, who did not wish to be named, said: "I think people should be made aware of this violent random attack to keep