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Worcester acid attack: fifth man arrested over assault on three-year-old boy Worcester acid attack: five man charged over assault on three-year-old boy
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A fifth man has been arrested in connection with a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester. Five men have been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm over a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester.
West Mercia police said a 41-year-old man from Wolverhampton was being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. West Mercia police have said a 22-year-old, 25-year-old and 26-year-old from London and a 39-year-old and 41-year-old from Wolverhampton are due before magistrates in Kidderminster on Wednesday.
The force has refused to comment on speculation that the child was at the centre of a family dispute. But they have said they do not believe the attack was connected to gangland activity or was racially motivated.The force has refused to comment on speculation that the child was at the centre of a family dispute. But they have said they do not believe the attack was connected to gangland activity or was racially motivated.
Police have also ruled out links to a march by the English Defence League and a counter-demonstration that took place at around the same time as the incident on Saturday afternoon.
DI Jim Bayliss, of West Mercia police, said: “Our officers are continuing to work extremely hard on this investigation. At this time we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is not a wider risk to the public.”DI Jim Bayliss, of West Mercia police, said: “Our officers are continuing to work extremely hard on this investigation. At this time we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is not a wider risk to the public.”
A 39-year-old man from Wolverhampton was arrested on Sunday. Three men aged 22, 25 and 26 were arrested in east London.
The boy was left with burns after the incident at Home Bargains in the Tallow Hill area of Worcester. He has been discharged from hospital and is under police protection. Police have said the long-term implications of his injuries are unknown.The boy was left with burns after the incident at Home Bargains in the Tallow Hill area of Worcester. He has been discharged from hospital and is under police protection. Police have said the long-term implications of his injuries are unknown.
• Anyone with information that could help police with their inquiries should call 101 quoting incident 442s of 21 July 2018. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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