Five boys arrested after Polish man killed in 'possible hate crime'

The two men were attacked outside shops in The Stow Credit: Google Street Vview

Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Polish man in what police say is a possible hate crime.

Two Polish men were attacked in Harlow, Essex, on Saturday night.

Detectives believe it was an unprovoked attack.

A 40-year-old man died of head injuries on Monday, while a 43-year-old man was discharged from hospital after being treated for suspected hand fractures and bruising to his stomach.

The men, both from Harlow, were targeted outside a row of shops in The Stow.

Essex Police say one line of investigation is that it was a hate crime.

Police will be carrying out extra patrols in the area to provide reassurance.

Four boys aged 15 and one aged 16, all from Harlow, remain in police custody.