Magdeburg (dpa/sa) – A group of adolescents attacked two men in Magdeburg on Sunday night. The five-strong group was addressed in Magdeburg by the two 33 and 36-year-old men, the police said. The officials left the background of the conversation open. Shortly thereafter, the group suddenly hit the 33-year-old. The 36-year-old, who wanted to intervene, was also beaten.

The group then left the scene of the crime, but were later located in the immediate vicinity by the police. The two victims suffered minor injuries, police said. All those involved were given a place reference by the police.