LPD: Teen assaulted by group of males in broad daylight

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating after a 15-year old boy had his phone stolen and was assaulted in broad daylight.

July 1, 2020Updated: July 1, 2020
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN - The Lincoln Police Department is investigating after a 15-year old boy had his phone stolen and was assaulted in broad daylight.

It happened on Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln East High School’s parking lot.

LPD made contact with a 15-year old boy who said he was walking to the parking lot to meet a girl when a car pulled up and called him out by his name.

The teen told investigators when he went over to the car, it was a group of males who grabbed his phone.

LPD says the teen tried running away but the group of males punched and kicked the teen, taking his water bottle and headphones as well.

Investigators say the teen has several broken bones in his face, as well as a concussion.