Pictured: Bullied 15-year-old's shocking injuries after he was attacked as he got off a bus on his way to school 

  • Shocking images released by the family of a teenager who was beaten  up
  • They allowed friend to post pictures to help police appeal for witnesses 
  • Unnamed schoolboy was attacked and suffered a suspected broken jaw
  • A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed pending further inquiries 

By Keiligh Baker for MailOnline

Published: 10:05 EST, 14 February 2017 | Updated: 11:16 EST, 14 February 2017

The family of a bullied schoolboy have released shocking pictures of his swollen and bloodied face after he was attacked when he got off a bus.

These shocking images show how the 15-year-old was left bloodied and with a huge swelling to the right side of his face after the assault on his way home from school.

The youngster suffered two fat lips and was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. The family of a bullied schoolboy have released a shocking picture of his face after he was attacked when he got off a bus in Bridgend, south Wales

Police are investigating the attack in Bridgend, South Wales and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed pending further inquiries.

Family friend Sarah Davies said: 'Please, if anyone saw anything please tell the police.

'I'm sharing this with his mum's permission.'

Since Ms Davies posted the shocking images on a local Facebook page last week, they have been shared more than 8,000 times. 

The youngster suffered two fat lips and was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw

The youngster suffered two fat lips and was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw

Residents in the area voiced their disgust as the pictures emerged.

One wrote: 'Some utter scumbags about - why oh why do people think its big and clever to kick the crap out of someone....

'I hope they catch the scumbag that did this.'

Anoter said: 'What a disgusting cowardly attack on a young boy. I hope he recovers soon Physically , and I hope he isn't too traumatised by this later on.' 

Officers have also appealed for witnesses to come forward following the assault last week.

A spokesman for South Wales Police said: 'Police in Bridgend are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a teenage boy in North Cornelly to come forward.

'The incident occurred as the 15 year-old victim got off a bus at Woodland Place, at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

'He sustained serious facial injuries which required hospital treatment.

'A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed in connection with the incident.' 

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