Two teenagers are accused of using a machete to attack another teenager in the city of Ithaca.
Police responded to the 200 block of Elmira Road shortly after 7 Thursday night after receiving a report of an assault in progress. The assailants fled the area when police arrived but were picked up a short time later on South Meadow Street. The machete allegedly used in the assault was recovered.
The 17 and 15-year-old suspects were released to the custody of their parents with multiple charges pending. The victim suffered undisclosed non-life-threatening injuries.
The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Park Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department in the investigation.
Anyone with knowledge regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Ithaca Police Department via the following means:
Police Dispatch: 607-272-3245
Police Administration: 607-272-9973
Police Tipline: 607-330-0000
Anonymous Email Tip Address: www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips
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