Teen Boy Assaulted During Attempted Robbery In Brooklyn, NYPD Says

BROOKLYN, NY — Two men punched a teenage boy in the face while trying to rob his belongings as he walked along a Brooklyn street late Monday night, police said.

The 15-year-old was walking near Dahill Road and 38th St.—just steps from Dome Playground—around 10 p.m. Friday, when two unidentified suspects approached, police said.

The two suspects lunged for the teen's belongings, then flew into a rage before punching his face and flashing a sharp object before bolting, police said.

The teen sustained no serious injuries and did not require hospitalization after the attack, police said.

Police released photos showing the unidentified suspects walking nearby and asked anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). People can also submit tips online or on Twitter, @NYPDTips.