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Abigail Nicholson

Three schoolboys arrested over string of attacks

Three schoolboys have been arrested on suspicion of a string of attacks.

Cheshire Police released a statement on Thursday, March 9, to say they had arrested two teens, aged 13 and 14, on suspicion of four counts of assault in Ellesmere Port. Another 14-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.

The arrests relate to attacks which took place on December 4, 2022, at Ellesmere Port bus station, Tuesday, February 21 at Whitby Park and Marina Walk and an assault in Westminster Park on Monday, March 6.

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All three boys have been bailed pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Police said: "A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

"Two boys, aged 13 and 14, were also arrested on suspicion of four counts of assault. They too have been bailed pending further enquiries.

"The arrests relate to assaults which took place on 4 December 2022 at Ellesmere Port bus station, Tuesday 21 February at Whitby Park and Marina Walk and an assault in Westminster Park on Monday 6 March."

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