E-bike gang allegedly assaults 60-year old male in Hermosa Beach
by Laura Garber Hermosa Beach Police have arrested two suspects on charges of felony assault for an alleged e-bike gang beating of a 56-year-old man on Friday night, November 21, at 11th Court, and The Strand, near the man’s home. A Tuesday Nov. 25 press release, posted on the City website, and HBPD social media, says the assault’s “ongoing investigation has determined that the November 21 incident was not a targeted assault and that the resident walked past his intended destination to initiate contact with the juveniles.” Multiple surveillance videos, posted with the City and HBPD press release show five to six minors assaulting a man identified by police as being in his 60s. Police have not released the identity of the victim, who was carrying home a pizza from a nearby restaurant when he was assaulted. “There is currently no evidence indicating that this was a premeditated attack by the juveniles, and detectives have determined that the item the victim was struck with in the video was a cardboard pizza box,” HBPD’s press release stated. “The victim has been released from the hospital and spoke with HBPD officers on Monday,” the HBPD press release states. The HBPD has spoken to…
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