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7th Arrest In MARTA Attack

A seventh suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 16 assault of two flight attendants on a MARTA train.

David George Watkins, 19, surrendered at the Fulton County jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest.  Watkins has been charged with robbery by force, attempted robbery by force and aggravated battery.

Atlanta brothers Zantavious Sanchez Scott, who is 20, and 19-year-old Jarquez Scott were among the first three arrested along with a 16-year-old juvenile, and charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and robbery by force.  The Scotts were denied bond in their initial court appearances Wednesday.

MARTA Police are conducting an ongoing investigation the violence that involved a number of juveniles and adults who left a downtown nightclub, then boarded a train at the Garnett Street station.  During the assault, both male victims received minor facial injuries and one of them was robbed of his wallet.

So far, MARTA Police have apprehended four male juveniles ranging in age from 12 to 16 who are being held at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in Atlanta. The names of those suspects are being withheld because of their age.

Police say they are looking for more suspects and that anyone with information is asked to call (404) 848-4911.

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