Five men and a woman have been arrested today as part of a police investigation into a serious assault and two linked cases of harassment.
The men, aged 17, 18, 18, 20, 23 and the woman, aged 17, were arrested in Leicester this morning at homes in Collingham Road, off Narborough Road; Kitchener Road, off Uppingham Road; Mayflower Road, off Evington Lane; Netherhall Lane, Netherhall, and Woodborough Road, Evington.
A 23-year-old man needed hospital treatment for a fractured elbow and cuts and bruises after he was assaulted by three men in Blackthorn Lane, Oadby, on August 20.
Other victims aged 26 and 60 have suffered harassment.
The 23-year-old man who was arrested today had previously been arrested on the day of the assault and given police bail.
Police said the arrests are not linked to two ongoing murder investigations.
Anyone who has information which could help the investigation should contact Leicestershire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
