3 arrested over attack on boy

LONDON - Three boys were arrested yesterday by police investigating the attempted murder of a schoolboy in Eltham, south east…

LONDON - Three boys were arrested yesterday by police investigating the attempted murder of a schoolboy in Eltham, south east London, on Friday. The move follows the earlier arrest of a 15 year old boy who was later bailed until February 14th. The 14 year old victim, who was so badly beaten he had to be airlifted to hospital, is in a serious condition.

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