By Jay Tavares-
Seven teenagers have been bailed in connection with an attack on a homeless man which went viral on social media.
The victim was seriously assaulted in the Moorfield multi-storey car park in Truro, Cornwall, between 10pm and 10.15pm on Saturday.
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Video of the incident shows the man being dragged from his makeshift bed and repeatedly kicked and punched while he is on the ground, including several blows to his head.
It was posted on Snapchat before being uploaded to Facebook, where it was widely viewed.
Devon and Cornwall Police said on Tuesday that seven teenagers had been arrested and bailed under strict conditions, including curfews and location bans, until March 7.
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One of the youths was in breach of previous bail conditions, and was due to appear at youth court for those matters on Tuesday.
The force said that, despite the ferocity of the attack, the victim is “safe and well”.
Many people who have seen the video in question as it was shared on Facebook have described the attack as sickening.
Over £2,500 has been raised on Just Giving while a further £1,800 has been donated via a Go Fund Me page.
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