Burglars Assault Man After They Fail To Flee His Home

FALLS CHURCH, VA—A man was assaulted by men that broke into his home in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County Thursday.

Around 6 p.m., the man returned home at the 2900 block of Pine Spring Road and could not open his front door. He looked through the mail slot and saw several unfamiliar males. They noticed the man and attempted to flee out the back door. The man grabbed one of them, and the others assaulted him to try to let him go.

Police arrived and arrested three of the suspects, all of whom were minors. They were taken to the Juvenile Detention Center and will be charged with burglary and assault by mob. (Sign up for real time alerts and a newsletter. iPhone users can download the Patch app in the App Store. Plus, like Falls Church Patch on Facebook.)

Fairfax County Police continue to investigate. Additional arrests and charges are possible.

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