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Thursday, 28 April 2016 - 14:50
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Father, sons assaulted in Groningen red light district

A 51-year-old man and his two sons were severely assaulted by a group of about 15 people in the Groningen city center on King's Day. The group fled after the attack The assault happened in the Nieuwsstad, the largest red-light district in Groningen, at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the police. Based on testimony from witnesses and the victims, the police arrested a 32-year-old man in the area. He is suspected of involvement and is in custody at the police station. The police launched an investigation to identify the other attackers. Anyone with information that could contribute to this case is asked to contact the police. The police are also looking for videos or photos of the assault.

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