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My son was punched in the face during a basketball match at a Leisure Centre. Do the Leisure Centre have a duty of care regarding this incident?

My 14 year old son was punched during an organised basketball match by an opposing player causing my son to require 5 stitches. The attack was one sided and my son did not retaliate. There was little, if any, first aid offered to my son by the establishment where the match took place and while he was injured on the floor little concern for his continued safety. I am not sure what duty of care the Leisure Centre have regarding this matter and would be interested to find out if in fact they have any?

The Leisure Centre are unlikely to be liable unless their neglect worsened the injuries after the incident. The liable party is the person who assaulted your son. As an alternative your son can claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation authority.

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