2 injured during attack at carnival

Two teenagers were injured during an attack at a carnival being held at the Broadway Mall on Friday, April 29, at 8:30 p.m. According to Nassau County Police, they responded to a call for a large group of youths causing a disturbance at the fair. While dispersing the crowd, officers were approached by two separate unrelated victims, a juvenile male and a juvenile female, both 15 years of age who stated that they were assaulted by approximately six other juveniles. According to police, the victims stated that they had been hit in the head and face, causing lacerations. According to police, female victim also had her cellular telephone forcibly removed from her during the assault.

Police say they observed the suspects inside the mall, but they attempted to flee on foot. Three 16-year-old boys, two 16-year-old girls and a 12 year-old girl were arrested and charged with one count of Assault 3rd Degree and two counts of Robbery 2nd Degree. The two victims were transported to the Nassau University Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of their injuries.