A Philadelphia man who allegedly struck one other man with a hatchet a number of instances close to a SEPTA station early Sunday has been arrested, authorities stated.
The assault occurred round 1:18 a.m. within the SEPTA concourse underneath eighth and Market Streets close to the Broad-Ridge Spur of the subway, the Philadelphia Police Division stated.
The sufferer survived the assault and advised responding officers {that a} man hit him within the head with a hatchet six instances and kicked him within the face 4 instances earlier than fleeing, FOX29 Philadelphia reported.
Officers later noticed a person who matched the sufferer’s description of the suspect and took him into custody.
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Kenneth Rogers, 28, additionally has an energetic warrant in Philadelphia for a separate tried homicide that occurred final yr, in response to studies. (Philadelphia Police Division)
Police stated the suspect didn’t have a hatchet in his possession and no weapon was recovered on the scene, WPVI-TV reported.
The suspect was recognized as 28-year-old Kenneth Rogers, who studies say has an energetic warrant in Philadelphia for attempted murder final yr.
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The alleged hatchet assault occurred round 1:18 a.m. Sunday within the SEPTA concourse underneath eighth and Market Streets close to the Broad-Ridge Spur of the subway, police stated. (Getty Photographs)
The sufferer was being handled at a hospital for lacerations to the again of his head and bruising to his face. His present situation was unclear.
As of Feb. 18, a reported 634 aggravated assaults citywide have been reported year-to-date in comparison with 636 reported throughout the identical interval final yr, in response to public police knowledge.
Authorities stated the investigation is ongoing and urged anybody with details about the incident to contact the police department.
