Pier jump boy has broken back

Wednesday 9th June 2010, 2:59PM BST.

A TEENAGE boy being treated in Southampton Hospital following a pier-jumping accident has suffered a broken back, his parents have confirmed.

The 15-year-old sustained the injuries after plunging more than 12 feet off Bouley Bay pier and hitting a boat.

His devastated parents this morning confirmed that the youngster suffered a broken back in the accident last Friday, although no further details of his injuries have been revealed.

• See Wednesday’s JEP for full story.


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