Four teenagers attack passerby, stream the assault on Facebook Live

5years ago

Rochester news, New York news.

Authorities arrested four teenagers after a horrific assault on a 30-year-old man while he was walking on the street, a report said.

The attack that was streamed on Facebook Live took place on East main Street in downtown Rochester.

The suspects were identified as 19-year-old Brandon Purdie and his 17-year-old friend Xavier Lopez. The pair were accompagned by two other 16-year-old teenagers whose identities remained anonymous.

Officials responded to an emergency call reporting an assault on last Wednesday.

After a long foot chase, police could arrest the four suspects without incidents.

According to medical reports, the victim has sustained contusions and broken bones. He was rushed to the hospital for the non-life threatening wounds.