He was beat up and robbed, so a Common Law Robbery is currently being investigated by Wilkes Sheriff’s Officials.  Deputies were called to the WRMC Emergency Room regarding an assault victim.  The 27-year-old victim from Boomer said that he was at an unspecified location on Hwy 268 when 8 to 10 people jumped him and beat him up.  Reportedly, after the beating, the group also stole some cash and a cell phone from the victim.  The man was treated and released from the hospital.  Total value of stolen items is 800 dollars.  The identity of the attackers is unknown at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.