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Two young boys from Dover have been arrested over an assault on a terminally-ill woman in a wheelchair.

The 41 year-old woman, Beverly McFarlane, has lymphoma, a form of cancer. She was hit on the back of the head in Woolworths in the town centre on Saturday.

Kent Police said two boys aged 11 and 12, had been released on bail pending further inquires.

A spokesman added: "The town CCTV located the group a short distance away from the scene, and they were stopped checked by a PCSO who was patrolling in the area.

"Two of the three offenders who were wanted in connection with the 'happy slapping' incident at Woolworths have been arrested and bailed."

Police think a group of youths may have filmed the 'happy slapping' incident on a mobile phone.