A 16-year-old Akron resident is in serious condition at Akron Children’s Hospital after being hit in the face with a bottle while walking with his girlfriend in South Akron.
Police said that the youth reported that shortly after 11 p.m. on New Year’s Day, he and his girlfriend were walking on the Eighth Street Southwest bridge over West Wilbeth Road when he was struck.
The victim’s girlfriend reported that another teen ran up behind them and struck her boyfriend in the face with a wine bottle.
The victim’s mother took him to the hospital. She said he is still listed in serious condition and the injury is life threatening.
The victim’s name was not released by authorities because he is a juvenile, and his mother asked that he not be identified.
No charges had been filed in the case as of Monday afternoon. The assault remains under investigation.