MMS STUDENTS ARRESTED IN PARK ASSAULT

Two Maplewood Middle School students were arrested Thursday afternoon after an incident in Memorial Park in which another student was punched after being asked for money and refusing.

Both 14-year-olds were released to their parents, according to police and witnesses. Capt. Michael Marucci said the two were arrested for allegedly punching the victim, also 14, during the 1 p.m. altercation.

All those involved are MMS students and knew each other, police said.