The Anna Square police have arrested three youth in connection with the mugging of a German national on the Marina beach in the early hours of Saturday.
Hao Nguyen, the 29-year-old German national, was on a personal visit and was staying in a hotel on Bells Road, Triplicane. He had stepped out for a walk at 3 a.m. He reached the Marina from the Bharathi Salai side.
There he encountered three youth who threatened him to hand over his valuables.
He refused and tried to escape but was overpowered by the muggers. The Anna Square police said he was attacked and his mobile phone, sun glasses and ₹4000 in cash were stolen.
While attackers fled from the spot, the bleeding victim reached Kamarajar Road and raised an alarm for help when a police patrol spotted him.
Mr. Nyugen was admitted to the Government Kasturibai Hospital.
The victim gave the police one of the mugger’s wallet which had been left behind.
After inspecting the wallet, Sathish, 20, S. Shyam, 23, and P. Prasanna, 22, of Kodunagaiyur were arrested. The police interrogated them in an effort to recover the stolen items.