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Mob Assaults Three in Newark

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NEWARK, Del. (AP) - Authorities are investigating a mob assault on three men at a Delaware shopping center.

Delaware State Police say the attack took place shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Polly Drummond Shopping Center in Newark.

Police say the three men, ranging in age from 29 to 46, had just left an establishment in the shopping center when they encountered a large crowd.

Authorities say the men were attacked without provocation and robbed.

The two younger victims suffered serious injuries. The older man sustained minor injuries and had his wallet and shoes stolen.

Police say the suspects fled before troopers arrived, and witnesses were unable to provide any suspect information.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.