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Barcelona police arrest two youngsters for 'happy slapping'
By h.b. - Jan 18, 2006 - 5:20 PM
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The regional police in Cataluña, Los Mossos D’Esquadra, have arrested two youngsters in connection with the beating of people in the streets of the city.
The two are accused of beating up homeless people for kicks, and recording their behaviour on their video mobile phones.
Among the alleged victims of the two are a 50 year old man who was attacked when sitting on a park bench and a 19 year old who was hit as he left a restaurant.
Those arrested are accused of shouting ‘Sonrie Willy’ – Smile Willy – at the times of their attacks.
Among the alleged victims of the two are a 50 year old man who was attacked when sitting on a park bench and a 19 year old who was hit as he left a restaurant.