2 teens arrested for alleged hate crime after throwing fireworks into crowd at Bay Area Pride event
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In Redwood City, California, two 13-year-old boys are suspected of assault and committing a hate crime after throwing fireworks and hurling homophobic slurs at attendees of a Pride event. The assault occurred Wednesday evening, resulting in one victim sustaining minor injuries. Surveillance footage reportedly captured part of the incident. While the suspects fled before police arrived, they were later apprehended and taken to the San Mateo County Youth Services Center. The local police department is seeking further information from the public regarding the case.
Police said one of two victims of the assault suffered minor injuries, and that part of the attack was captured on video surveillance.
Both suspects, aged 13, were apprehended and taken to the San Mateo County Youth Services Center after fleeing the scene.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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