Mom claims 5-year-old daughter was brutally attacked by boys under 10

CLEVELAND, OH – An Ohio mother has alleged that her 5-year-old daughter was beaten and raped by several boys believed to be under the age of 10. The alleged incident is currently under investigation by the Cleveland police.

Antavia Kennibrew posted on Facebook about the attack, which she claims occurred on September 13. Kennibrew expressed disbelief at her daughter’s condition after the alleged assault, stating, “I couldn’t believe what I saw in front of me.”

According to a post by the Cleveland Division of Police on October 7, the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit is probing the incident. Multiple children have been identified as suspects, but there has been no confirmation on whether charges will be filed.

Kennibrew has publicly criticized authorities, stating, “The authorities are failing my daughter.” Kennibrew claims that two of the boys involved cannot be charged due to their ages.

According to Kennibrew, she had dropped her daughter off at a family member’s home when the child allegedly walked out undetected. It is reported that the boys approached her, pretending to be friendly, before taking her to a distant field.

Kennibrew further alleges that the boys beat her daughter and conducted horrific acts against her. She described the aftermath, saying she found her daughter unconscious and injured, stating, “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body.”

The mother has indicated her daughter is receiving therapy and has called on police to file charges related to the incident. Her post on Facebook concluded with: “I need justice for my daughter.”

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