Mob of Feral Teen Cyclists Beat Up LA Driver Who Got Out of His Car to Confront Them
Laura Parnaby, Daily Mail, February 25, 2025
A mob of feral teen cyclists have been caught on camera beating up a driver after he got out of his car to confront them on the streets of Los Angeles.
Disturbing video shared by Los Angeles Police Department shows the moment more than 20 hooded youths descended on the man as he lay motionless on the ground.
Shot from inside a nearby vehicle, the footage shows a large group of teens who police said were aged between 16 and 18 attack a man by punching and kicking him.
NEW: Group of Los Angeles teens violently beat a man in the middle of the road after he confronted them for blocking the street.
Wow, what a rational response.
To make matters worse, it took police almost 30 minutes to respond to the 911 call.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 25, 2025
The person filming can he heard saying ‘wow’ while her passenger exclaimed ‘oh my God’ as more youths sprinted towards the victim to join the mass attack.
Several of the teenagers appeared so excited to join the rabid assault they leapt off their bikes and cast them aside in the middle of the highway.
The victim is surrounded by so many tracksuit-clad assailants he could only be seen in brief glimpses. He appeared motionless on the ground towards the end of the clip.
LAPD said they released the video in the hopes of locating the suspects ‘responsible for assaulting a man in broad daylight’ around 5pm on Saturday.
The shocking incident unfolded at the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and Carrillo Drive in Mid-Wilshire, just east of Beverly Hills.
LAPD said officers rushed to the scene and spoke with witnesses, who told them they observed the victim get into an argument with the suspects.
‘After a couple of suspects struck and kicked the victim’s vehicle, the victim exited his vehicle to confront them,’ the department said in a news release.
‘A physical altercation ensued, which resulted in additional suspects joining the altercation.
‘The suspects immediately overwhelmed the victim, punching and kicking the victim, even after he had been pushed and pulled down to the ground.
‘When witnesses approached to intervene, the suspects left the area together, riding their bicycles southbound on Carrillo Drive.’
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics rushed to the scene and treated the victim for minor injuries. He declined transportation to the hospital.
No identifying details about the victim have been given. Police have not yet made any arrests in connection with the incident as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the shocking attack is asked to call Wilshire Area’s Detective Carlos, Serial No. 41244, at (213) 922-8229.
During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
