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. READ MORE: 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.
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