5 children arrested for alleged murder of 80-year-old man
Five children have been arrested for the alleged murder of an 80-year-old man following a serious assault in a local park in the United Kingdom.
Leicestershire Police confirmed that a murder investigation has been opened after the elderly victim succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, having been attacked on Sunday evening.
The arrested individuals include two 14-year-olds and three children aged 12—a boy and two girls—all taken into custody under suspicions of murder.
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According to the police, the assault occurred near the entrance of the park, where a group of young people reportedly fled the scene before emergency services could arrive.
Authorities urge anyone who was in the park or nearby at the time to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
A Senior Investigating Officer, Insp Emma Matts, said: “Sadly, following the death of the victim last night, this has now become a murder investigation.
“Officers are continuing to work at speed to establish the details of the attack, and we have made a number of arrests as we continue to understand what has happened.
“A scene preservation will remain in place at the park while our investigation progresses.
“Local officers are also in the area carrying out re-assurance patrols and can speak with anyone in the local community who has concerns.”
Leicestershire Police had said in a statement that it would make a voluntary referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct because the force had prior contact with the victim.
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