A 13-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull when he was hit over the head with a scooter during a six-person shopping centre brawl.
Police in Havering are appealing for witnesses to the fight in The Brewery, Romford on April 3 at 2.50pm.
They boy is currently in a stable condition in hospital while he is treated.
Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact Havering police on 101 quoting reference Cris 5403969/15. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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