Seven youths arrested for gang-related assault on Medford Drive

The Mason District police station reports that a 16-year-old male was assaulted in what is likely a gang-relatead incident around 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the 4100 block of Medford Drive in Annandale. “The victim was approached and assaulted by approximately eight individuals. Preliminary investigation reveals the victim was attacked with a baseball bat and a knife,” the police department states. “The victim was able to get away and call police. He was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with wounds to the head and upper body. Five 15-year-olds, one-16-year old, and one 17-year old were arrested for “malicious wounding by mob and gang participation.”  Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers.