Witness said, 'I heard loud bursting noises'
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Suspect said, 'I did not steal the mobile phone'
Defendant told court, 'I attempted it on 14 people'
Suspect said, 'I don't remember'
Suspect said, 'I knew the victim was a minor'
Suspect called the victim out to a park before the incident
Victim did not sustain any injuries
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact motive
Perpetrators were armed with what appeared to be metal pipes
Local resident says, 'There are a lot of them staying around here in the private lodgings'