Five children arrested on suspicion of murdering 80-year-old

» Updated: September 04 2024

» Published: September 03 2024

Five children arrested on suspicion of murdering 80-year-old
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Five children have been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 80-year-old man in Leicestershire, UK. Among the children are three 12-year-olds, reports The Guardian.

The man is said to have been out walking his dog when he was attacked on Sunday evening. He was found in a park and later died in hospital, according to the police. He lived near the site where he was found, together with his family.

The police believe he was attacked by a group of youths who then left the scene.

The five arrested children are a boy and two girls who are 12 years old, and a boy and a girl who are 14 years old.

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