Crime & Safety

Police: Two Men Assaulted by Mob at Dillingham Square Restaurant

The two men sustained minor injuries from the assault, according to Prince William County Police.

Two men were assaulted by mob in Dillingham Square Saturday, according to Prince William County Police. 

Police responded on Saturday at 1:49 a.m. to Brittany's Restaurant in Dillingham Square for a report of a fight with weapons. A 34-year-old man from Washington D.C. reported to police that an unknown man started to argue with him, then punched him in the face. The victim fell to the ground from the impact, and as he tried to stand up multiple males assaulted him. 

A 34-year-old Arlington man tried to help the victim, and the men assaulted him as well. Both men had minor injuries, but refused medical treatment, police said. 

It was unclear how many men were involved in the incident. There was only a description for one man: a black male, 20-25 years old, 5'11", 160 pounds, with shoulder length dreadlocks and medium build. He was last seen wearing jeans and a blue shirt. 


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