A teen girl named Lexi Bonner allegedly attacked an 8-year-old autistic boy. The horrific twitter video of the girl physically abusing the boy has gone viral on social media. It’s been reported that the footage originates from Gobowen Park.
What Really Happened in the Video?
An autistic eight-year-old boy went to a nearby football park to hang out with his friend. When he tried to make friends with a teenage girl named Lexi Bonner, she attacked him.
All of a sudden, she hit the autistic boy and pulled him across the pitch. A video was taken by her classmates, who laughed and documented the event.
Even though the situation was very bad, people watching seemed unconcerned or even amused as they recorded and shared the video.
A lot of people were angry and condemned what happened, and many called for justice for the young victim.
The twitter footage was also uploaded by ‘News Night‘ on their Youtube Channel.
A Petition on her imprisonment was also filed at www.change.org which got 7,436 signatures as on 16 April 2024.
How is the little boy doing now?
The boy is currently battling mental health issues in addition to multiple broken bones and a very sore leg. There have been rumours that he might file a lawsuit, but it’s unclear if they are true.
After watching the video, a Facebook user shared their feelings of sadness – “She isn’t 12; she’s 14! How could someone so despicable target an 8-year-old?“
Many people have officially reported that post to Facebook authorities to remove.
Some individuals also made extreme comments like, “Give her a proper thrashing, Jake the Muss style.“
Additionally, some people have said that the video might not be new and could be from a longer time ago.
What did Lexi Bonner say about the incident?
Lexi expressed concerns on TikTok before deleting his account about 24-hour police surveillance of her current location and home. She also mentioned being attacked by the autistic boy.
Lexi has talked about the situation on her TikTok account, saying that she has moved on and plans to follow a spiritual path and give her life to God.
After viewing the video, some viewers suggested that educational institutions should teach about autism and how to treat individuals with disabilities with respect and compassion.
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