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The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help after an assault Saturday night at the Rock the South music festival.Videos circulating on social media show several people punching and kicking an 18-year-old man who was attending the event. His mother posted a photo of him in the hospital and videos sent to her by other people attending the festival.Police issued a statement on social media saying they are working to identify the people who committed the assault. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta told The Cullman Tribune, “We think we have an identity on the suspect, but are not confident enough to release it until we have time to confirm. We are still interested in any information that the public can provide as far as people who may have witnessed it or people they recognize on the video.”Rock the South announced a reward in the following statement, "Organizers of Rock the South are offering a $10,000 reward plus lifetime tickets to Rock the South for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the physical assault of Reid Watts on Saturday, July 22."Rock the South welcomed over 35K attendees yesterday evening and event organizers are working with local law enforcement to identify the perpetrators."The Cullman Police Department is reviewing all footage taken at Rock the South close to where the incident took place; these videos were shared by both event attendees and Rock the South cameras monitoring the festival."Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cullman Police Department at 256-734-1434.
CULLMAN, Ala. —
The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help after an assault Saturday night at the Rock the South music festival.
Videos circulating on social media show several people punching and kicking an 18-year-old man who was attending the event.
His mother posted a photo of him in the hospital and videos sent to her by other people attending the festival.
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Police issued a statement on social media saying they are working to identify the people who committed the assault.
This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta told The Cullman Tribune, “We think we have an identity on the suspect, but are not confident enough to release it until we have time to confirm. We are still interested in any information that the public can provide as far as people who may have witnessed it or people they recognize on the video.”
Rock the South announced a reward in the following statement, "Organizers of Rock the South are offering a $10,000 reward plus lifetime tickets to Rock the South for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the physical assault of Reid Watts on Saturday, July 22.
"Rock the South welcomed over 35K attendees yesterday evening and event organizers are working with local law enforcement to identify the perpetrators.
"The Cullman Police Department is reviewing all footage taken at Rock the South close to where the incident took place; these videos were shared by both event attendees and Rock the South cameras monitoring the festival."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cullman Police Department at 256-734-1434.
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