KOP Mall Attack Of Norristown Teen Was Not Random; Suspects From Radnor ID'd: Cops

NORRISTOWN, PA -- The attack of a teenager at the King of Prussia Mall last Friday was not a random incident, but an intentional act of violence that was payback for the victim breaking up a previous fight, according to the Upper Merion Township Police Department. Police have since identified the suspects and charges are pending.

The incident occurred at around 8 p.m. on Friday, March 31 as the victim, of Norristown, was celebrating his birthday with his girlfriend and another friend, authorities said.

The victim told police that the suspects, seven teenage boys from Radnor, followed his group through the mall for around an hour.

In front of the Journey Kids store, the group began yelling at the victim and telling him they were going to beat him up, according to reports from the scene. Then they attacked him, knocking him to the ground and punching him repeatedly.

The fight was broken up by area store employees before security or police arrived, authorities said, and suspects fled the scene.

Police were able to quickly identify the suspects and charges against them are pending. Their names will not be published because they are juveniles.

Mall Security also intends to ban all seven of the teens from the mall.

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If you see any suspicious activity, you may call King of Prussia Mall Security directly at 610-265-7695, the Upper Merion Township Police Department at 610-265-3232, or 911.

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