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Man attacked at home

12 January 2010

By Lesley Hunter-Nolan
journo3@jimboombatimes.com.au

A MUNRUBEN father of two is recovering from a serious assault carried out by a gang of youths at his family home on Friday night.

Peter, who asked that is last name not be used, was enjoying his fortnightly boys night when he got an unwelcome visit from a group of teens and ended up in Logan Hospital.

His injuries were sustained when one of the teens launched a metal bar at his chest.

While there were no broken bones, Peter said the escalation of anti-social behaviour in the area needed to be addressed by parents and police before it gets out of control.

“Myself and four friends were in the garage when one of the gang of teenagers who had been hooning around outside came into my driveway,” Peter said.

“I told him plainly where to go and was escorting him out when one of his friends arrived with a metal post and started cursing and swinging it at me.

“He launched it straight into my chest and I fell to the ground winded.

“They made off but not before some of their friends threw rocks and beer cans and the house.”

Peter was taken to Logan Hospital for observation and had X-rays taken the following day.

No breaks showed up but he is suffering from suspected minor fractures to his ribs and severe bruising.

“This is the third incident with this group in the past year but it is the first time they have resorted to violence,” Peter said.

“I know where some of them live and have been around to their parents on previous occasions but I don’t think they realise just how bad it has become.

“I have two small children and I don’t want them to see this behaviour and my wife is exceptionally angry and upset.

“My friends were shocked, they didn’t expect to come over and be confronted by a mob.

“The most worrying thing is that they are not afraid because they’re either drunk or high and I would call on parents to start asking questions about what their teenagers are up to when they go out.

“They might be aware that they drink but not that they are bashing people and could potentially kill someone.”

Peter said he hoped the incident would serve as a wake up call for parents and teenagers. At the time of going to press, Peter was awaiting a visit from the police to make a statement.

He has been able to identify the car involved and his friend can identify the teen who assaulted him.

“I think they are too young to be charged but hopefully they will have to have a good chat with the police,” he said.