An Ansonia 12-year-old is in some trouble after he claimed he was abducted and assaulted by white men in robes

Ansonia-WTNH:

The boy claimed that he was attacked because of the color of his skin.

Now, it turns out that Ansonia police have determined the boy's story is a lie.

Ansonia police told us earlier today they were investigating a claim of an assault to a child. His mother originally told us her child told her he was the target of racism.

In fact, she was so scared she, and the NAACP asked that her identity be hidden

Now, police figured out that the child told a lie and completely made up a very disturbing story.

The mother told News Channel 8 her son was while walking home on 4th Street when he was picked up by several white males dressed in white robes and masks, and taken to Linette Park where his face was sprayed with a flammable liquid and the males ignited it.

From the start, Ansonia police were clear that they were investigating a claim only. Less than an hour after it was first reported, the NAACP called us to say the facts had changed. Ansonia police determined, "The investigation revealed inconsistencies. The 12 year old youth has recanted his story and admitted that he had lied to police about his injuries and how they occur

In a statement to News Channel 8, Greg Johnson from the NAACP says, "We're pleased the Ansonia Police Department performed a thorough investigation and determined the charges were false. However, as a historic Civil Rights organization, the NAACP takes claims of racism very serious

The injuries to the child occurred when he was burned while playing with a flammable liquid at a friend's house. He apparently made up the story to explain the injuries.

So how serious is a lie to a police department who brought in detectives on overtime to get all the facts?

They are now examining whether charges will be filed against the twelve year old in this case.

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