Disturbing Video Shows 16 Year Old Boy BRUTALLY Assaults Random Man, Breaks Several Bones Before Robbing Him

A teenager has been charged after an "extremely disturbing and inexcusable" attack on a "completely defenceless man minding his own business".

The man, in his 40s, was left with several broken bones and and serious cuts and bruises after he was assaulted and had his bag stolen near the Blackpool Prom.

He was spotted by a member of the public, who called police and officers quickly identified a 16-year-old boy who was arrested at an address in the resort a short time later.

"Truly shocking footage" of the assault was also circulated around social media, police say.

A 16-year-old boy from Blackpool has now been charged with robbery.

Det Supt Becky Smith, of Blackpool Police, said: “The level of violence displayed by this suspect against a completely defenceless man who is sat down minding his own business is quite frankly extremely disturbing and inexcusable.

"The fact that an accomplice sees fit to stand nearby watching and actually filming this despicable incident, making no attempt to stop it or offer any assistance to the male who is clearly seriously injured, makes this crime even worse.

“In almost 29 years of policing in Blackpool I have witnessed some significantly traumatic and distressing incidents and we are extremely fortunate that I am not standing here today leading a murder enquiry and providing support to a bereaved family.