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Three Japanese teens arrested for murder

Police in Japan have arrested three 14-year-old Tokyo boys suspected of beating a homeless man to death.

Police say a 13-year-old boy -- who was also involved in the crime -- has been referred to a juvenile counselling office.

The 55-year-old man died after being severely beaten by a group of young men for about one-and-a-half hours at an athletic field.

28/01/2002 6:02:36 AM | ABC Radio Australia News

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