The police said today that four arrests have been made as part of investigations into the assault and beating of an Mcast student, 18 two days ago.

The student was beaten up just outside Mcast in Corradino by a gang of young people. He was taken to hospital after a policeman who was passing by gave assistance and called an ambulance.

The motive of the attack was not known at the time, with nothing having been reported stolen.

The police said investigations are ongoing.

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