Twelve Salisbury University students arrested in alleged hate crime assault [Video]

Twelve Salisbury University students have been arrested in connection with an October assault on a man at an off-campus apartment complex. Police say the assault was motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation.

The Salisbury Police Department was initially contacted on Oct. 31 by Salisbury University police regarding an assault involving multiple young men. Witnesses provided police with cellphone video of the incident, which allegedly occurred on Oct. 15 at a University Terrace apartment.

According to detectives, the suspects lured the victim to the apartment through a social media invitation, under false pretenses. Upon his arrival, he was reportedly forced into a chair in the middle of the living room, surrounded by several men who kicked, punched, and spat on him, calling him derogatory names.

The victim attempted to escape but was repeatedly thrown to the floor. He later sought medical attention and was diagnosed with bruising across his body and …