Police in a Pennsylvania town canceled a carnival this week after an “unruly crowd of juveniles” rampaged through the venue’s mall, threatening the safety of families trying to enjoy the event and assaulting at least one person on video. It was announced that. .
Surveillance video provided to police by an anonymous vendor at the complex shows a group of young men attacking someone, punching him from behind and kicking him as he falls to the floor.
The victim arrived alone first, but the group sprinted toward him before surrounding him and jumping on him.
Some of the boys are also seen pulling one of the assailants away from the victim.
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The West Whiteland Township Police Department released surveillance video showing a group of youths attacking a man at Exton Square Mall. Saturday night’s chaos led police to shut down the carnival and ultimately revoked its permit. (West Whiteland County Police Department)
The assailant moved away for about a second before the adult came into view, and the victim got up on his own and started walking in the opposite direction.
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The West Whiteland Township Police Department said they are asking for the public’s help in identifying the victims, witnesses and suspects seen in the video.
Police initially canceled a carnival at Exton Square Mall on Saturday following the incident. It announced Sunday afternoon that the permit had been revoked, citing safety concerns.
The West Whiteland Township Police Department released surveillance video showing a group of youths attacking a man at Exton Square Mall. Saturday night’s chaos led police to shut down the carnival and ultimately revoked its permit. (West Whiteland County Police Department)
Anyone with information about this attack is asked to submit information to the department. Crimewatch website.
Exton is approximately 30 miles west of Philadelphia. This mall is a commercial landmark in the area.
The West Whiteland Township Police Department released surveillance video showing a group of youths attacking a man at Exton Square Mall. Saturday night’s chaos led police to shut down the carnival and ultimately revoked its permit. (West Whiteland County Police Department)
Police urged residents to contact the carnival’s organizer, Good Time Amusements, for refunds.
The company did not respond to requests for comment.
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In a statement posted on their Facebook page, the owners said they were leaving Exton Square Mall indefinitely “due to the out-of-control behavior and violence that occurred.”
“Thank you to the families who came out to enjoy the fun with their families,” the statement concluded.
