A mum who hit a 12-year-old boy with a paddle during a confrontation has been spared immediate custody.
Fay Johnson was paddle boarding with her children when they came across a group of 20 to 30 youngsters throwing mud and rocks at river users in St Annes Park, Bristol Crown Court heard.
The woman approached the group and confronted them about their behaviour, but Antwon Forrest, 12, "stood up" to her, the court was told.
