A 13-year-old boy has been cleared and released after facing allegations over a violent group attack in Melbourne that killed a shopkeeper who had stepped in as a good Samaritan. The case drew attention because of the age of the accused and the circumstances of the victim's death, which occurred after he intervened to help during the incident.

The article text supplied does not include further details of the case, such as the date, location, or outcome for any other individuals allegedly involved. Based on the headline, the grocer died as a result of the assault after attempting to assist, and the 13-year-old has now been formally cleared of involvement and allowed to walk free.