WEST CHESTER, PA — Two men are facing multiple charges after West Chester Police say an investigation into an assault led to their arrest on burglary-related offenses earlier this month.
According to the West Chester Police Department, officers responded around 12:45 p.m. on November 5, 2025, to the 100 block of North New Street for a reported assault. Following the investigation, police arrested 26-year-old Sean Riley of New Jersey and 27-year-old Brian Thompson of West Chester.
Both men were charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and loitering and prowling at night. In a second report of the same incident, police noted that Thompson and Riley also face a charge of simple assault in connection with the confrontation.
The two were transported to Chester County Prison for arraignment. A preliminary hearing is scheduled at District Court 15-1-01.
No further details about the alleged assault or the circumstances leading to the burglary charges have been released.
Authorities remind the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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