Four children allegedly attacked a 51-year-old man in Providence, Rhode Island, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, NBC affiliate WJAR reported.
The incident happened Monday on Manton Avenue. Witnesses told police several people assaulted the man, knocking him to the ground, repeatedly punching and kicking him.
The man was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, where he reportedly remained in serious condition Wednesday.
“In the early morning hours of January 20, detectives were notified that the victim’s condition had significantly deteriorated,” a Providence police spokesperson said, according to WJAR.
Authorities told the outlet that three juveniles were taken into custody later Tuesday after a separate disturbance, admitting to being involved in the attack of the man on Manton Avenue.
A fourth child was apprehended Tuesday night. The suspects include three 12-year-olds and an 11-year-old, and they are facing felony assault and conspiracy charges. They’re being held at the Rhode Island Training School.
Additional charges are expected to be filed in the other disturbance.
