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Teens on E-Bikes Assault Walkers on Rail Trail
21 Oct
Summary
- A group of seven teenagers on e-bikes allegedly assaulted walkers.
- The incident occurred last Friday near the Nevins Farm animal shelter.
- Police are seeking information to identify the suspects involved.
An incident of assault involving teenagers on e-bikes has prompted a police investigation in Methuen, Massachusetts. Last Friday, October 16, at approximately 5:35 p.m., a group of seven boys, estimated to be between 15 and 17 years old, allegedly attacked several individuals on the local rail trail.
One victim recounted being punched from behind while walking near the Nevins Farm MSPCA animal shelter. He reported that the teenagers, with hoods up, were also verbally abusive towards other walkers. Several women corroborated the assaults, with one nearly knocked over.
Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the youths, who are believed to have been traveling from Lawrence towards Salem, New Hampshire. Surveillance images of the e-bike riders have been released by the police department.
