CHENNAI: A first-year college student sustained injuries after a group of youths attacked him with a liquor bottle while trying to attack his friend in Vanagaram on Wednesday.

The injured student, Ashwin, is a resident of Mettukuppam and was pursuing a B.Sc. in Computer Science at a private college in the city.

Ashwin was with his friend, Surya, when two youths confronted them and attempted to attack Surya with a machete.

Surya fled, and the duo chased after him, following which the assailants attacked Ashwin with a liquor bottle, causing a deep injury behind his right ear.

Based on Ashwin's complaint, the Vanagaram police registered a case and began an investigation. Further investigation is in progress.