The Scotsman

Fifth arrest after acid attack on boy

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A fifth man has been arrested over a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester.

West Mercia Police said the 41-year-old, who is from Wolverhamp­ton, was detained over allegation­s of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

Officers are continuing to question three men from London aged in their 20s who were arrested early on Monday on suspicion of the same offence.

The child injured in the incident was discharged from hospital on Sunday.

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