Crime & Safety
New London Police Investigate Three On One Assault
Witnesses say a man was assaulted by three men on Bank Street on Sunday. The men stole the victim's backpack and fled toward Blinman Street in New London.
At 7:11 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, New London Police responded to a
report of a man being assaulted by three men in the area of 268 Bank Street in New London.
Police arrived on the scene to find a male victim lying on the ground with facial injuries. The victim was being attended to by members of the New London Fire Department.
Witnesses to the incident reported seeing the victim walking in the area when he was approached by three black men who hit him, knocking him to the ground. The three men continued to kick the victim as he lay on the ground. The three men then stole the victim's backpack and fled on foot toward Blinman Street. The victim was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Police are asking anyone with information that may help them in their investigation to please call 860-447-5269
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