Nassau County Police: Teens Attacked, Robbed Man Walking Home

INWOOD, N.Y. (AP) -- Police on Long Island are looking for a group of teenagers who repeatedly struck a man in the head as he walked home.

The 36-year-old victim was attacked from behind at the corner of Brunswick Avenue and Doughty Boulevard at 11:55 p.m. Saturday.

The assailants struck him with an unknown object until he fell to the ground and then stole his cellphone and wallet before fleeing, police said.

The suspects are believed to be 15 to 18 years old, cops said.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of head and ankle injuries.

Police ask anyone with information about the attack to call 800-244-TIPS.

You May Also Be Interested In These Stories

(TM and © Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)