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William Ton and Allanah Sciberras

Slain grocer's safety fear revealed as teen cleared

Trader Van Viet Truong had raised public safety concerns in the months before his alleged homicide. (HANDOUT/BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL)

A teenager has had charges withdrawn over the fatal bashing of a beloved grocery store owner, who raised safety concerns months before his death.

Van Viet Truong, 60, died from serious injuries after attempting to save a fellow retailer allegedly under attack by a group of youths at Sunshine in western Melbourne.

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