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Update: Mob justice three arrested

Waiting for police to confirm charges.

The three suspects that meted out mob justice has been arrested according to the victim, Venetia Morilly.

Morilly was assaulted, hit with a sjambok and threatened with a gun two Sundays ago, when the suspects accused her of stealing their washing.

The men who were not at their apartment when the police arrived on the Sunday the incident took place were allegedly arrested at the apartment on Tuesday.

It is uncertain on what charges they have been arrested but it is believed it would be grievous bodily harm (GBH), pointing of a firearm and potentially kidnapping.

The Record are waiting for more information and confirmation from Florida Police.

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