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West Chester police seek four men in Halloween night beating

Investigators say one suspect wore a police officer costume during the assault on South Walnut Street.

By Mei Lin ·

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West Chester Police are asking the public to identify four men involved in an assault that occurred near West Chester University on October 31. Officers responded to the 600 block of South Walnut Street after receiving reports of a physical altercation. The group fled the scene before officers arrived.

Investigators determined that four men assaulted at least one victim. Police released photographs of the suspects on social media to help with identification. One of the men was dressed in a Halloween costume resembling a police officer. A second suspect wore a gray zip-up sweatshirt. The third man was wearing a traffic-safety vest. The fourth suspect appeared shirtless and was wearing jeans.

Police have not released details regarding the condition of the victims. Investigators also have not identified what caused the conflict. No charges have been filed against the men at this time. The department has not stated exactly how many people were present during the incident beyond the four suspects identified in the photos.

Anyone who recognizes the men in the released images should contact the West Chester Police Department. The department provided the information to the media to aid in the ongoing investigation.

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