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15 Arrested, 16 Hospitalized After UConn NCAA Tournament Title Celebrations

Fifteen people were charged with crimes and 16 people were injured Monday night at celebrations following the University of Connecticut's national championship victory

"A small number chose to risk their safety and that of others by vandalizing or destroying property after the game," UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz said in a statement. "UConn Police will investigate the vandalism and other potential criminal offenses that occurred. Those responsible will face arrest and, if they are students, sanctions up to and including expulsion."

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