Students attacked with pepper spray

Two university students were attacked with pepper spray and robbed early Saturday as they walked down North Chapel Street.

The victims, both 21, were approached from behind at approximately 1:30 a.m. said Newark Police spokesman Lt. Brian Henry.

The suspects sprayed the two women in the face with pepper spray and stole their purses, Henry said. One of the victims was tackled to the ground.

The suspects were allegedly last seen entering a red or maroon car that was driven away on North Chapel Street from the scene toward Cleveland Avenue.

One victim suffered a scraped knee that did not require medical attention. The other victim was not injured.