Teen, 14, attacked in Elmont
A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized after an assault in Elmont on Friday afternoon, Nassau County police said.
The boy, whose name was not released, was attacked by a group of four juveniles wearing masks near 1434 Hempstead Turnpike, between Landau and Crest avenues, at 1:10 p.m., police said.
After the boy sustained a laceration to his right ear, the suspects fled west on Hempstead Turnpike, police said.
First responders transported the boy to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
Police request anyone with information to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.
Lorena Mongelli has been reporting for Newsday since 2021. Prior to that, she covered breaking news at the New York Post.
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