Saugus brawl that sent teen to hospital was over a girl, sheriff's officials say

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
SAUGUS, SANTA CLARITA (KABC) -- A vicious brawl in Saugus between two boys that landed one in the hospital with a head injury was all over a girl, sheriff's officials said.

The fight, which broke out in the parking lot of an In-N-Out last Friday night, was partially caught on camera.
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The footage shows dozens of people watching as the two teens throw punches. One of the boys is seen getting struck several times before falling to the ground.

In a news release, sheriff's investigators said the fight appeared to be over a girl. Sheriff's officials also said both teens involved are students at Saugus High School.

Students told Eyewitness News that the teen who was knocked to the ground suffered a concussion. Sheriff's officials said he was transported to a hospital for treatment. The teen has since returned home, according to school deputies.
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Neither teen wanted to press charges. No arrests have been made.

The fight remains under investigation. Meantime, sheriff's officials said deputies will be conducting extra patrols at school functions.
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