Care worker dad fights for his life after running to son's aid

Sussex Police are appealing for information following an incident in Worthing on Easter Sunday in which 46-year-old father Alan Willson was seriously assaulted in Longcroft Park.

Five youths were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent and have been released on bail under "strict curfews".

Mr Willson was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where he is in a coma.

According to The Sun, Mr Willson had run from his house to a packed park nearby after hearing a group of thugs aged 14 and 15 were bullying his 11-year-old son.

But the group turned on him, beating him unconscious before smashing an object onto his head as his helpless son watched.

Wife Annie, 49, said: "He is fighting for his life after brain surgery for multiple bleeds on the brain.

"He is the most kind and gentle man in the world. My 11-year-old son you have also given mental trauma.

"A father coming to rescue his son because you started physically hurting him and throwing him on the ground.”

She added: "The ventilator won’t work properly. He has facial fractures. I hope you are proud of yourself.

“We have been told now to just live life day by day."