St. Thomas teen assaults stranger at festival: STPS

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St. Thomas police say a teenager assaulted a stranger Friday evening at a local festival.

According to police, the 17-year-old St. Thomas resident instigated a fight with the stranger and then punched the victim several times in the head.

When police arrived, the teen fled on foot but was apprehended after a short chase.

The accused was taken police headquarters and eventually released to a family member.