Group attacks 18-year-old near Hagkaup store

An 18-year-old was attacked by a group of people near the Hagkaup store in Skeifan shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, mbl.is reports.

The teenager called police and said between 12 and 15 boys had assaulted him. Police and an ambulance went to the scene.

Police have identified two suspected attackers, according to Skúli Jónsson, assistant chief superintendent with the Capital Region Police. One is 16 and the other is somewhat older. The 16-year-old was taken to a police station, and child protection services were also called.

The 18-year-old suffered minor injuries to his knee and was taken to an emergency department. The reason for the attack is unknown. Police have not determined how the case will proceed; that may depend on whether the teenager files a complaint.