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Officers arrested over boy attack Officers arrested over boy attack
(about 13 hours later)
Five off-duty police officers have been questioned on suspicion of assaulting a youth of 17 in Manchester.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.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.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.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.