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Minors arrested for filmed assault in Enkhuizen

Minors arrested for filmed assault in Enkhuizen

Three minors from Enkhuizen were arrested on Wednesday for an assault that took place in early March. The victim was forced to fight and was beaten by several people, an incident which was filmed and shared on social media.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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