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Attack on boy sparks ire in Campbell River; police urge against vigilantism

Video of incident circulates on social media
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Still image capture from a video on social media showing the beating of a youth in Campbell River by at least three other youths. Facebook

WARNING: This story describes details that readers may find disturbing.

RCMP are investigating the beating of a 12-year-old boy by a group of youths in Campbell River, after a video of the disturbing incident started circulating on social media.

Campbell River RCMP Const. Maury Tyre said says it’s believed the incident happened Penfield/Hilchey area at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22.

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