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Four Children Charged in Providence Beating That Left Man Critically Injured

Police say the 11- and 12-year-olds were identified after a separate disturbance led to interviews that linked them to the attack.

Overview

  • The 51-year-old victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital and remains in serious condition with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
  • Witnesses reported the man was knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked on Manton Avenue before the assailants fled.
  • Officers detained three juveniles after they were seen throwing rocks at cars, and those youths admitted involvement in the assault during interviews.
  • A fourth child was later apprehended, and all four now face felony assault and conspiracy charges, with additional counts expected from the later disturbance.
  • A Family Court judge ordered the juveniles held at the Rhode Island Training School as detectives continue the investigation, which included a video canvas of the area.