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Five Children, Aged 12 to 14, Arrested for Murder of 80-Year-Old Dog Walker in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire

Sep 3, 2024, 11:25 AM

Five children, aged 12 to 14, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog in a park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the victim sustained critical injuries to his neck and spine. The suspects include three 12-year-olds and two 14-year-olds. The police have described the assault as serious. The elderly man was attacked by a group of young people.