Four Syrian teens attacked on street in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS -- Four teenagers who escaped civil war in their home country of Syria to relocate in St. Louis are recovering from injuries after being attacked in their new city.

KTVI-TV reported the teenagers, ages 13 to 15, were approached Tuesday night in north St. Louis by four unidentified suspects who said they wanted to fight.

Police said the Syrian refugees were punched and kicked. One of them was taken by ambulance to a hospital after complaining of leg pain and may need surgery.

No arrests have been made.

A translator said the family of the boy with the leg injury is afraid to stay in north St. Louis but has limited options.