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| Man injured in gang attack dies | Man injured in gang attack dies |
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| A 57-year-old man who was attacked in the street by a gang of teenagers in Cheshire has died. | A 57-year-old man who was attacked in the street by a gang of teenagers in Cheshire has died. |
| The man was assaulted by a group of teenagers on Station Road North, in Warrington, on Friday night. He was taken to hospital but died on Sunday. | The man was assaulted by a group of teenagers on Station Road North, in Warrington, on Friday night. He was taken to hospital but died on Sunday. |
| Neighbours said he was attacked after he approached some youths causing criminal damage. | Neighbours said he was attacked after he approached some youths causing criminal damage. |
| A police spokesman said nine male teenagers, aged between 15 and 19, have been arrested over the attack. | A police spokesman said nine male teenagers, aged between 15 and 19, have been arrested over the attack. |
| Three of these teenagers have now been released. | |
| A force spokesman added: "Additional patrols are now working in the community and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. | A force spokesman added: "Additional patrols are now working in the community and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. |
| "Investigating officers say the assault does not form any part of a pattern." | "Investigating officers say the assault does not form any part of a pattern." |