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Mannheim: Two teenagers attacked by group of about 20

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were knocked to the ground, kicked and punched in Mannheim on Saturday evening, police said.
  • The teenagers told police that brass knuckles were also used; both suffered injuries described as minor but significant and received hospital treatment.
  • Police are investigating how many people took part in the assault and why it happened, and are seeking witnesses.

Two teenagers were attacked and injured in Mannheim on Saturday evening by a group of about 20 people, according to a police spokesperson.

The 17-year-old and 18-year-old were pushed to the ground, kicked and punched. The pair also told police that the attackers used brass knuckles.

Both teenagers suffered what police described as minor but “not insignificant injuries” and were taken to hospital for medical care. Investigators have not established why the attack occurred or how many of the roughly 20 people actually kicked or struck the victims.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

not insignificant injuries

· Police spokespersonThe spokesperson described the injuries suffered by the two teenagers.
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