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Fighting cocks thief mauled

A 19-year-old man was mauled by bystanders after he stole two fighting cocks from a senior citizen in Purok Makiangayon 2, Brgy. Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, Monday night, Dec. 4, the police reported.

The 19-year-old man of Purok Green Field, Balintawak, was then arrested by the police.

He stole the fighting cocks from the backyard of the home of a 70-year-old man who shouted for help from his neighbors, the police said.

The suspect, who was caught along the road and was mauled by bystanders, sustained injuries.

He is now detained at the Escalante City Police Station.*

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