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Suspects Arrested After Teen Assaulted Near SEPTA El Station In Juniata

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police say a teenager was assaulted by two suspects who tried to steal his cell phone.

The incident happened near the Erie Torresdale SEPTA El Station around 8 a.m. on Thursday.

Two suspects reportedly attempted to take the teen's cell phone, assaulting him in the process.

The attackers were unable to get the phone and fled the scene, but two suspects were quickly apprehended by SEPTA Police, who handed them over to Philadelphia Police.

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