Two Poles became victims of a hate crime in the UK
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Two Polish citizens, 40 and 43 years old, were beaten by a group of teenagers nearby pizzeria in the city of Harlow (Essex, north-east of London) at 23:35 on August 27.
Police have confirmed that a 40-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and afterwards died in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, while his friend is recovering after having suffered hand fractures and bruising to the stomach.
According to the police, teenagers spotted Polish friends and started hurling abuse. Some of the gang then attacked both men, leaving them unconscious on the ground, before fleeing the scene.
The police have arrested five boys (15-16 years old), suspecting to capture another 15 boys and girls from the gang. The motive remains unclear.
