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Mob Attacks York College Students on Off‑Campus Porch

Police said officers were tied up by a separate critical incident, delaying their arrival to the scene.

Overview

  • The assault took place late on Sept. 11 when a large crowd gathered for an illegal street takeover and surged onto the porch of a rental home near York College.
  • Video published by local outlets shows people dragging, punching, kicking and filming several female students as bystanders recorded the attacks.
  • Victims said they called 911 multiple times before the violence and sustained bodily injuries that were not life threatening, according to the district attorney.
  • Investigators are reviewing hours of video and interviewing witnesses, and prosecutors have charged three teenagers with offenses that include felony riot and misdemeanor assault in juvenile court.
  • York College and local residents have criticized police response times and are working with city officials on stepped-up safety measures for off‑campus neighborhoods.