The possibility that human trafficking played a part in the Oldham mill tragedy is one line of enquiry being investigated by detectives, the Manchester Evening News understands.
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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by police in Oldham investigating the sickening filmed assault of a teenager and a string of 'retaliation' incidents after the footage was shared on social media, it was revealed tonight.
Greater Manchester Police said the suspect 'handed himself in' on Wednesday night. He was arrested on suspicion of assault and after being questioned, has now been bailed as enquires continue, GMP confirmed.
It brings the total number of arrests made so far to four. Three 17-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the assault over the weekend and also remain on bail.
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GMP said a series of 'retaliation' incidents occurred after footage of the 19-year-old being brutally beaten and stripped was shared on social media at the weekend. On Sunday, officers received a report of a group of people attacking three properties in the Westwood and Werneth areas of Oldham. Windows were smashed.
Then, on Monday and Tuesday, further reports of criminal damage to a restaurant on Eleanor Street were received, resulting in a number of windows being broken.
One line of enquiry is that the teenager in the video may have been set up after going to meet a girl.
In an update on Thursday, GMP said: "A further arrest has been made as part of an on-going investigation following several incidents of disorder that are believed to be in response to a video being circulated online.
"A video of an assault, which occurred on 21 June in an alleyway off Featherstall Road North, was reported at the time and a full, thorough investigation was launched. Three 17-year-old males were arrested in connection with the incident and bailed pending further enquiries.
"Another male, 17-years-old, handed himself in last night and
The possibility that human trafficking played a part in the Oldham mill tragedy is one line of enquiry being investigated by detectives, the Manchester Evening News understands.
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