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Robert Cole Thompson and the 17-year-old were conducting a transaction over the jacket on the 13900 block of Promenade Commons Street in Gainesville around 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, when Thompson forcibly grabbed the jacket from the teen, Prince William County police said.
Thompson began to walk away and when he was confronted by the victim, a physical struggle ensued, police said. That's when Thompson struck the teen in the face, police said.
The parties separated and remained on scene for police. The victim was treated for an injury to his eye. No other injuries were reported.
Thompson, of Bristow, was charged with malicious wounding and robbery. He was held on $5,000 bond.
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