Pair Charged in Attack That Broke Bellport Man's Jaw

Two men have been arrested in connection with the assault of a Bellport man following a dispute at a basketball court last month.

Ryan Giffone, 23, of Deer Park, and Sean Lynch, 22, of Shirley, were arrested by officer David Verrelli Thursday night after an investigation by Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers.

According to police, a resident of the Atlantic Point apartment complex confronted a group of non-residents who were playing basketball on a court intended for residents only on Jan. 3, police said.

The non-residents began to physically attack the resident, a 61-year-old man, and the victim suffered a broken jaw, police said.

Police released surveillance photos of the men wanted in the attack last week.

Giffone and Lynch are each charged with one count of third degree assault. They will be arraigned at a later date.

SCPD photos: Ryan Giffone (left) and Sean Lynch