LOS ANGELES—Two juveniles were arrested for their alleged involvement in the beating of a motorist by a group of teenage 20 to 30 bicyclists in broad daylight in the Carthay area of Los Angeles, authorities said Feb. 28.
The arrests followed an anonymous tip after the case was made public, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated.
The juveniles have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said. Their names were withheld due to their ages.
The beating occurred about 5 p.m. Saturday near San Vicente Boulevard and Carrillo Drive, according to an LAPD statement.
Police said an argument had erupted between the victim and a group of as many as 20 to 30 bicyclists between 16 and 18 years old.
“After a couple of suspects struck and kicked the victim’s vehicle, the victim exited his vehicle to confront them,” police said. “A physical altercation ensued, which resulted in additional suspects joining the altercation.”
The victim was surrounded by the suspects and “immediately overwhelmed” as they punched and kicked him on the ground. After the attack, which ended when several witnesses intervened, the suspects left the area on bicycles, heading southbound on Carillo Drive, police said.
The suspects fled the scene together on their bicycles when witnesses approached to intervene, police said.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the location and treated the victim for minor injuries sustained from the assault, but the man declined further treatment at a hospital.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and are seeking additional suspects. Anyone with additional information regarding the assault or the location of the suspects was urged to call Wilshire Area Detective Carlos at 213-922-8229.
Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
