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Wednesday, 9 April 2014 - 07:32

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Somali man dead after abuse, Groningen

A 40-year old man from Somalia has died from injuries after being attacked in Groningen on Monday evening. Police are still looking for witnesses. He was brought to hospital in critical condition and passed away shortly afterwards. The man, who does not have a steady home, was a victim of abuse. The incident took place at around 9:40 p.m. on Monday. Police started an investigation and has spoken to various people present at the time. It is still unclear who is responsible for the man's death, but the police narrowed down the suspects to four people. The police is looking for two men and two women who were seen in the area of the victim at the time. Witnesses saw the suspects move in the direction of the shopping center de Beren after the incident.

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