Riverhead Town Police are seeking information about an attack on two teenagers in the park on Oakland Drive last night.
Police said they were called to Oakland Drive West on a report that someone had just been assaulted in the area. Upon arrival, police determined that two teenagers had just been robbed in the neighborhood park.
The victims told police they had been surrounded by a group of 10 teenagers — eight males and two females — while in the park. Two of the males displayed knives and stole one of the victim’s sneakers and the other victim’s cell phone, according to the police report.
One victim sustained a head injury when he was punched in the face during the incident, police said. He was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment.
Police are seeking the public’s help in the ongoing investigation. Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at (631)727-4500. All calls will remain confidential, police said.
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