It's understood he was attacked by four others
The boy was approached by a group of four youths - three males and a female - before he was assaulted.Read more: Alex Smallwoods: Tributes paid following tragic death of young Institute footballer and Brigade cricketer
"It's reported three males, and one female - all believed to be of young teenage age - approached the boy. One of these males assaulted the victim, kicking him on the leg and punching him on the face. A member of the public intervened by shouting and the three males and female ran off towards Bishop Street."
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