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Monk Attacked in Park by E-Bike Rider
21 Aug
Summary
- A Buddhist monk was assaulted in Hebburn Riverside Park.
- The assailant wore a mask and rode an e-bike.
- The monk sustained a mouth cut and broken glasses.

A Buddhist monk has been injured after being punched by a masked e-bike rider in Hebburn Riverside Park, South Tyneside. The incident occurred on Tuesday, leaving the monk with a cut to his mouth and damaged spectacles.
Karucha Sripramote reported that two masked youths attacked him. The assailants fled the scene after the assault.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and appeals for witnesses have been made. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.