A TEENAGER has been allowed home from hospital days after sustaining a fractured skull in an attack.

But it is uncertain whether Jon-Paul Room, 15, of Turton Grove, Burnley. will be able to sit his GCSEs in nine days time after he was attacked in Mitella Street on Saturday at 10.30pm.

Police arrested and released on police bail a 15-year-old boy after the attack, where the Blessed Trinity pupil was hit on the head with a log.

He sustained a fractured skull, bleeding on the brain and cracked teeth in the attack.

The teenager made his way home before being taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital where a scan revealed bleeding on his brain.

He was transferred to the Heywood ward of the Ryal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury hospital yesterday.

Jon-Paul, who needs Cs in his GCSEs to get on to a painting and decorating course at Burnley College, is not allowed out in crowded places, which includes school, for the next three months.

His mum, Paula, 32, is hoping her son can still sit his exams if an arrangement can be made with the school.

She said: "The doctors did not operate on him - only kept him in for observation.

"We are relieved to have him home and will see the doctors next week for another scan on his brain.

"We are concerned about his GCSEs. He was due to take them soon. Hopefully we can sort something out with the school.

"He was standing talking to his mate and someone went over and hit him with a big log.

"He was dazed and made his way home."

Jon-Paul is due to go for another scan on May 8 and has an appointment with an orthodontist after cracking his teeth.

The teenager, who is hoping to start a Burnley College next year, said: "I don't really remember what happened.

"I would like to take my GCSEs as planned but don't know of this will happen. I am not allowed to go out for three months.

"But I am not worried about going out. The attack has not scared me."

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Burnley police on 01282 425001.