Hi John
It will probably be the lads mother that ends up paying it as the offender or youth as stated in the paperwork is only 15 and still at school.
The offender was well known to the police for violence and had always got away with cautions or community programs. This time i was adamant it went to court and he got a criminal record to add to his portfolio ! At the end of the day, muggers and rapists generally start with violence in their teens. At least with his record now, they can keep a better eye on him through the courts in later years when no doubt he offends again.
We never asked for any compensation so the £50.00 was a bonus. My aim was for justice, and we got it for a change !
Chrissie