November 2nd 2024.
On a quiet evening in Ladybrook Park, Kayden Kahn, a young 14-year-old boy, was brutally attacked by a group of teenagers. As a result of their vicious assault, Kayden suffered a large gash on his head, two black eyes, and bruising all over his face. It was a terrifying and heartbreaking experience for Kayden, who also happens to be autistic.
Kayden's mother, Zoey Hallam, shared with MailOnline the details of the horrifying incident. She revealed that a gang of about 15 teenagers arrived at the park and immediately targeted her son. They pushed him to the ground, stomped on him, and even stabbed him in the back of his head with a sharp object. To make matters worse, they attempted to set him on fire using a lighter and deodorant spray.
Ms. Hallam also shared that the gang made Kayden go down on his hands and knees, kiss their shoes, and apologize as a sign of respect. It was a humiliating and traumatizing experience for her son. After the attack, Kayden and his girlfriend, who was with him at the time, managed to escape to a nearby shop where they alerted the police. Kayden was then taken to the hospital to treat his injuries.
The attackers, two 13-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl, were arrested by the Nottinghamshire police. Ms. Hallam believes that all of them had the intention to kill her son and is pushing for the highest charges to be brought against them. She also mentioned that most of the gang members were boys, but there were also some girls, all of whom were wearing balaclavas. It's believed that Kayden knew some of them, as he is currently on his half-term holiday.
Ms. Hallam has set up a gofundme page to replace Kayden's beloved Nike fleece jacket, which was damaged in the attack. The response from the community has been overwhelming, with over £1,800 raised so far. Ms. Hallam expressed her gratitude and shock at the amount of support they have received.
In an update on the gofundme page, Ms. Hallam shared that the family will use some of the money to pay for private counselling for Kayden, as he will need help to rebuild his confidence and eventually return to school. The police, on the other hand, have detained the 13-year-old and 14-year-old on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, while the 16-year-old is being held on suspicion of encouraging or assisting in the offense and possession of cannabis.
According to investigators, the attack was targeted, and they are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or may have footage of it to come forward. It's a traumatic experience that Kayden and his family will have to overcome, but the outpouring of support from the community has given them hope for a brighter future.
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