Four area teenagers were arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting and attempting to rob a 23-year-old student at Spartan Village.The student had just returned to his apartments after grocery shopping when the group of four males approached him, MSU police Detective Tony Willis said. One of the teens purposely bumped into the student and a verbal disagreement occurred.Willis said the student was then pushed to the ground and was hit and kicked numerous times. Two Spartan Village residents who witnessed the attack chased the group away, he said.Police later arrested the group: Two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old of Holt and a 19-year-old Lansing man. The 16-year-olds were remanded to their parents custody. The other two men were taken to the Ingham County Jail until they could be arraigned.Charges against the four include assault, attempted robbery and curfew violations.The student received minor injuries to his chest and arms but declined medical attention.
Police briefs 01/31/01
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