DETAILS have emerged of the torture of an 11-year-old child at the hands of two other children for more than two hours.
The Sunderland boy, who has not been identified, was taken to hospital with leg, face and leg injuries and minor burns. He was later released.
He had been walking at The Green, Southwick, in Sunderland, at 8pm on Sunday, when he was approached by two children riding a BMX bike who may have been as young as ten.
Police said the child was repeatedly punched in the face, burnt with a lighter or cigarette and had his hands bound.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0191-454 7555.
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