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Atypical for Murderous Violence by Teens: Police

Police believe girls tried to get liquor bottle from man before attack

Toronto police are revealing more details concerning the murder of a homeless man they say allegedly was committed by teenaged girls.

An expert in children's violence say it's atypical (something unusual for a certain group) to see a group of teen girls involved in that type of violence.

Police say eight girls ranging in age from 13 to 16 are charged with second-degree murder after they allegedly swarmed and stabbed the 59-year-old man, who later died in hospital.

Police believe the girls were trying to remove a liquor bottle from the man before they attacked him.

A University of Ottawa professor says the case highlights how individual responsibility is trumped by a group's actions which can lead to violence.

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