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Four boys arrested on suspicion of GBH after man attacked in Mare Street shop

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Sam Gelder

Published: 9:55 AM August 14, 2017    Updated: 10:43 AM October 14, 2020
The boys were arrested in Richmond Road, off Mare Street. Picture: Google Maps

The boys were arrested in Richmond Road, off Mare Street. Picture: Google Maps - Credit: Archant

Four boys were arrested on suspicion of GBH after a man in his 30s was beaten up in a Mare Street shop.

Police were called at 11.40pm on Thursday night and detained two 15-year-olds, a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old in nearby Richmond Road.

The victim was taken to hospital with an eye injury. Scotland Yard said his condition was not life-threatening.

All four boys have been bailed.

Officers are still investigating what happened.

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