New Castle teen beaten for his cell phone

New Castle, De - April 8, 2008 When police arrived, they contacted the teen, who was being treated by emergency personnel. He was bleeding from injuries to his head and face, and reported he was walking home when he was approached by a green mini van. According to the victim, one of the occupants of the van said something to him just before he was struck from behind by an unknown assailant. During the assault, the suspect(s) stole the victim's cell phone.

While at the Christiana Hospital, doctors discovered the victim had sustained a fracture to his vertebrae and large lacerations to his face.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the New Castle County Police Department, at 395-8110, or go to www.nccpd.com or call Crimestoppers at (800) TIP-3333.