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Deputies: Juvenile beaten by mob of men

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RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WIS) -

Deputies are asking for the community's assistance in identifying the men who attacked a juvenile on Monday.

According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the incident happened just before 7 p.m. near the intersection of North Pines Road and Penni Circle.

Deputies said a juvenile was walking with a friend when they were approached by 5-6 African American males. Words were exchanged and, according to investigators, the men attacked one of the juveniles.

After the attack, the men took the victim's $500 iPhone.

The juvenile was treated for cuts and bruises.

Investigators have not released a description of the suspects.

If you know anything about this incident, you are urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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