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Leicester Park Assault: Teen Arrested After Pole Attack
22 Jan
Summary
- A 16-year-old boy was arrested following a metal pole assault.
- Two men in their 60s were attacked at Castle Gardens in Leicester.
- The assault occurred between midnight and 02:00 GMT on Sunday.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a violent assault that occurred in Leicester's Castle Gardens. The incident involved two men, both in their 60s, who were reportedly attacked with a metal pole. Police were alerted to the scene by ambulance services shortly after 02:00 GMT on Sunday morning. The victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.
One of the injured men remains hospitalized, while the other has since been discharged. Detectives believe the assault took place inside a hut within the park between midnight and 02:00 GMT. The arrested teenager is being held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Investigators are actively seeking further information from anyone who may have been in the vicinity and observed suspicious activity or individuals entering or leaving the park during the specified timeframe.
