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| Officers arrested over boy attack | Officers arrested over boy attack |
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| Five off-duty police officers have been questioned on suspicion of assaulting a youth of 17 in Manchester. | |
| Police were called to Market Street in the city centre on Thursday after reports that a youth had been attacked. | Police were called to Market Street in the city centre on Thursday after reports that a youth had been attacked. |
| Five police officers were arrested and questioned on suspicion of assault but one was later released. | |
| The four others have been bailed until May pending inquiries. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said they had been placed on restricted duties. | |
| He added: "Greater Manchester Police can confirm it is investigating allegations that off-duty police officers assaulted a 17-year-old boy. | |
| "The incident has been referred to GMP's Professional Standards Branch and inquiries will also continue locally." | "The incident has been referred to GMP's Professional Standards Branch and inquiries will also continue locally." |
| The teenager suffered soreness to his ribs and bruising. | The teenager suffered soreness to his ribs and bruising. |