Masked men attack two people after graduation ceremony at a high school in New York

June 19 (UPI) – Five masked men attacked two people on Wednesday following a graduation ceremony in New York, school officials said.

The attack occurred after 4 p.m. Wednesday outside the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Long Island following a ceremony honoring graduates of the Academy Charter Schools.

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A school spokesman said in a statement that masked attackers targeted an adult who attended the ceremony.

The incident appears to be related to a domestic dispute, the official said, adding that the adult suffered cuts to his leg and a student suffered a cut to his ear.

Both were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

“All those entering the graduation ceremony went through magnetometers,” the spokesperson said. “We emphasize that this incident occurred outside of the graduation venue. Our security team is working with Nassau County Police and Hofstra Public Safety officials.”