Boy, 13, needed 15 stitches after falling on broken glass left on field by litter louts

A 13-year-old boy was injured after falling on a broken wine bottle in a Washington field.

The Washington teenager was exercising in a field near his home when he fell directly onto a broken wine bottle which had been left behind by litter louts.

His mum, Debbie Stevenson shared photos of his injuries on Facebook and said doctors had to give him 15 stitches.

Debbie urged people to put their rubbish in the bin while outdoors and to realise the potential harm it could cause.

He was exercising in a field near his home in Washington when it happened.

She said: “As we are all heading to the beach, parks and fields more and more rubbish is being left

“Please put it in the bag you brought it in and take it to the nearest bin or even home!

“My son fell whilst exercising and because someone couldn’t be bothered to take their wine bottle to a bin he has ended up with 15 stitches. This could be a totally different story if he had fallen on his front.

“So please once again, bin your rubbish - this will help keep our planet clean but also potentially save a life.”

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Hundreds flocked to beaches and beauty spots this week to enjoy the warm weather, but Sunderland City Council has warned of the amount of litter being left behind as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Photos released by the council show the likes of glass beer bottles, plastic bags and food containers abandoned on the beach on Wednesday night (June 25) after visitors made their way home.

A council worker posted on social media and said: “We so very sad. This was the scene last night after people had visited the beach yesterday.

Litter left behind on Sunderland beaches earlier this week.

“What if our staff and volunteer residents just left it for your return visit today?

“Would you be happy to sit amongst it?

“Not only is it disrespecting our wonderful natural asset, it’s unsightly and dangerous too! And could have a devastating impact on wildlife.”

Sunderland City Council has warned that anyone caught dropping litter will face fines of £150, rising to £2,500 if the fixed penalty notice is not paid and the case ends up with conviction in magistrates court.

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