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3 more suspects arrested in acid attack on young boy

Jul 23, 2018 | 7:16 AM

LONDON — British police have arrested three more suspects in connection with an apparent acid attack on a 3-year-old boy who suffered severe burns.

West Mercia Police said Monday that three men, ages 22, 25 and 26, are being questioned in London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

A 39-year-old suspect was arrested earlier. The four men have not been identified or charged.

The attack happened at a shopping centre Saturday afternoon in the western English city of Worcester. Police said the boy was deliberately targeted.