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Two teenagers arrested after Jewish family attacked on Minster beach

Two teenagers have been arrested after a Jewish family were reportedly attacked as they sat on a beach.

The parents and their five children, aged between eight and 15, were playing on the beach at Minster on the Isle of Sheppey when they were subjected to racist abuse on Sunday.

The family, who said a group of youths pelted stones at them, cut short their holiday and returned home to London.

Minster Beach Huts, Minster Leas, Sheppey
Minster Beach Huts, Minster Leas, Sheppey

An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested yesterday on suspicion of committing a racially aggravated public order offence.

They have been released while the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can call police on 01795 419119, quoting reference 28-0929.

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