An 18-year-old man was assaulted by a group of teenage boys in Virginia Wednesday afternoon.
Four or five boys, some of whom were acquaintances of the victim, assaulted him near Fordson Road and Lockheed Boulevard in Alexandria. A 16-year-old boy was caught nearby.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a hospital.
Police said they believe the attack was gang motivated.
The case is under investigation and charges are pending.