Warning: Details in this story may be disturbing.
Three people have been arrested in connection with a violent assault that happened in Branford earlier this month.
Police said a man and two teens allegedly lured the victim to a remote, wooded area where they were held against their will for about three hours. They were subjected to a series of brutal and heinous acts, according to authorities.
The victim was physically assaulted, slashed, set on fire, pistol-whipped and sexually assaulted, police said. This torture resulted in serous injuries.
Police said they were made aware of the incident, which happened on Sept. 1, after receiving information about a video that captured part of the incident. Officers located a crime scene, and the victim was later found at a local hospital receiving treatment for their injuries.
A man, 22-year-old Avante Ryan, of Hartford, and two 17-year-olds were arrested and face a slew of charges.
The three face charges including first-degree sexual assault, assault, cruelty to persons, robbery, kidnapping with a firearm, risk of injury to a child and more. They are each being held on a $1 million bond.
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Ryan appeared in court on Thursday and his next court date is Oct. 2.
Police believe it was an isolated incident. The investigation remains ongoing.
