Care worker, 46, fights for his life after being beaten to a pulp when he 'stood up for his 11-year-old son against teenage bullies' in seaside town park
- Alan Willson, 46, sprinted from home in Worthing, West Sussex, to nearby park
- He heard group were throwing son to the floor in Longcroft Park on Sunday
- But when Mr Willson tried to intervene, he was knocked unconscious
- Mr Willson suffered fractures to his spine and had to have surgery on his brain
- 5 youths arrested for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intentA care home worker, 46, was beaten to a pulp by a group of thugs after he stepped in to save his 11-year-old son from teenage bullies in the park.
Alan Willson, 46, sprinted from his home in Worthing, West Sussex, to nearby Longcroft Park when he heard a group were throwing his son to the floor on Easter Sunday.
But when he tried to intervene he was knocked unconscious - before his head was hit with an object as his horrified son watched.
Mr Willson suffered lung trauma, broken bones and fractures to his spine - and had to have surgery on his brain in Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
He is now in a coma fighting for his life.
Five youths - who cannot be named due to their age - have been arrested for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent.
Four were arrested on Sunday and another on Monday. All five have been since been bailed - but are under 'strict conditions' including a ban on meeting each other and curfews.
Alan Willson, 46, (right) sprinted from his home in Worthing, West Sussex, to nearby Longcroft Park when he heard a group were throwing his son to the floor on Easter Sunday
The pandemic frontline worker is currently in a coma - with those close to his family terrified that he may wake up with brain damage, The Sun reports.
His horrified wife Annie, 49, described how her husband is 'fighting for his life after brain surgery for multiple bleeds on the brain'.In a post online, she said he is the most kind and gentle man in the world'.
She said their 11-year-old son has been left traumatised by the ordeal.
Mr Willson's 25-year-old daughter Becky Willson issued a heartbreaking post on Facebook about her father, urging him to not to let his attackers 'win'.
Mr Willson suffered lung trauma, broken bones and fractures to his spine - and had to have surgery on his brain in Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Pictured: Police and an air ambulance at the scene on Sunday
She wrote: 'I just wish i could just see you dad and tell you its going to be okay.
'Please dad fight for your f****** life you are such a strong, caring man who has brought us kids up and loved us like we are your own.
'You have so much life left to live and a granddaughter who needs to grow up with her nan-dad.
'I wish I could just hold your hand but unfortunately Covid has decided that for us.
'You can do this dad.'
Five youths - who cannot be named due to their age - have been arrested for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent. Pictured: Police at the scene on Sunday
Four youths were arrested on Sunday (police at the scene on Sunday, pictured) and another on Monday. All five have been since been bailed - but are under 'strict conditions' including a ban on meeting each other and curfews
A JustGiving fundraiser has been set up by the Willsons' family friend Cheryl Edwards.
It set out to raise only £500 to 'support the family' with expenses such as travel.
But donations have snowballed with the grand total now standing at £7,603.
To donate to Mr Willson's fundraiser, click here.
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