WIBU to report this to the police?

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my son finished school today, he's 15. When he got back he had a cut on his face and on his lip, his t-shirt was also very dirty. I asked him what happened and he said he was walking with his friend and 2 boys (one in his year and one in year 12, they're brothers) were being inappropriate and whistling at his friend, DS asked them to stop as it was making his friend uncomfortable, the boys then shouted something like ‘come here and fight us then’ DS told them he didn't want a fight but The older one went over and dragged him by his t-shirt and they punched him a few times and pushed him to the floor and told him he deserved it for his attitude towards them. It doesn't sound like DS has done anything to them though! DP (not his father) has told me not to report it to the police and to leave it but I'm not sure if I should or not!

WIBU?

It's a school matter and a teaching your son boxing matter

So, assuming that we're living in the plot for the 'Karate Kid', this wouldn't have happened if the OPs son was a trained fighter? 🤔

Had a similar experience when I was 14/15. Police dealt with it, the 3 were done for assault and paid me compensation. Never had any bother after that.

How is he now op?

So, assuming that we're living in the plot for the 'Karate Kid', this wouldn't have happened if the OPs son was a trained fighter? 🤔

Quite possibly.

Bullies don't like people standing up to them. They normally move on to the next victim.

I didn't mention anything about anyone being a trained fighter?
Just having the confidence to stand up for yourself is normally enough.

Clearly this was an assault on your son. I think it has to be his decision whether it is reported or not. In your shoes I would be encouraging him to report it, but if he doesn't want to cooperate there would be very little the police could do.

Definitely a police matter.
His friend was also being harassed.

Your poor son.

Definitely report.

Police. Too often criminal assault is treated as ‘bullying’. This was criminal assault and the police should be notified. Those boys aren’t going to stop are they? It’ll get worse, towards your son and other innocents. What you do next also teaches your son how he should deal with bad situations in future. Teaching him to ignore it is the least healthy option. Basically option 1: report to the authorities police and school, or option 2: teach your son how to win a fight. Do not just ignore it.

I’d also begin to check what other schools in your area may have places, just in case this gets worse.

Ask your son and go with that.
It may very well be as your ds and his friend said.
Just bear in mind,from having dealt with thousands of reports of assault,you've only heard one side.
But be led by your ds as he is the victim and his views should be respected.💐

If I was attacked walking down the street I'd phone the police. Would you if it were you? Is your son some kind of lower being or deserves it for being male? Obviously call the police

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I'd call the school and tell them too

The school my son went to said if it happens outside the school premises they can’t/won’t do anything.

Your son was assaulted, of course he needs to report it to the police. The school needs to be told too, as if they were in uniform, i.e. identifiable as its pupils, they were bringing the school into dispute by harassing one pupil and attacking another in a public place.
Hope he's OK now.