Updated Information
8/28; 10:10 a.m.—A person was arrested after a viral video spread on social media.
The Rome Police Department reported making the arrest on Aug. 27.
Damaris Brane, 35, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
RFD stated that “Brane is the mother of two of the juveniles seen in the video attacking the victim.”
Police are trying to speak with the male victim involved.
Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rome Police Department TIP Line at 315-339-7744.
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A person was arrested after a viral video spread on social media.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Police Department is investigating an assault involving a male victim that was reportedly recorded and posted to social media.
RPD said it was alerted to the video on Aug. 26 “that appears to show a group of individuals assaulting a male victim.”
Police believe the incident to have happened in the area of the Erie Canal in the City of Rome.
RPD is investigating and is asking anyone who saw the assault, knows those involved, or has more video or information to contact the Rome Police Department TIP Line at 315-339-7744.
The Rome Police Department is investigating an assault involving a male victim that was reportedly recorded and posted to social media.