(ELIZABETHTON, TN) – Brittany, seeks justice for her 10-year-old daughter that was brutally attacked by who she thought were friends. “My poor baby went through a lot,” Brittany said. “These are crimes that have not been taken care of yet.”
Brittany posted photos and her story of the attack on Facebook, the post went viral Thursday afternoon. The photos show her daughter bloodied, covered in welts from a phone cable used as a whip, and bruised around her face.
An Elizabethton police report confirms the attack happened on July 19. Her daughter was attacked by at least two juveniles. It also confirms that Brittany’s daughter was transported by Carter County EMS to a local hospital.
Brittany said her daughter left to play at a neighbor’s home that she frequently visited at 7:30 a.m. When she returned at 12:27 p.m., almost five hours later, her daughter was covered in blood. She immediately called the police.
The attackers also took pictures and videos, which were posted to Snapchat and Tik Tok, Brittany said. The Elizabethton police report confirms several photos and videos are being used as evidence. She also said a parent was present during the attack.
The victim has received immense support from the surrounding community since her post about the incident went viral, receiving over 160,000 shares on Facebook Thursday night.
