Trail to the walnut street bridge when a man slashed her in the forehead just like that. No warning, no conscience. It is thursday night and the big story on action news tonight is the search for an attacker. After an assault that once again brings into question the safety of the Schuylkill River trail. Action News Reporter Christie Ileto is live at the scene of the attack. And christie, youve got the full story. Thats right, jim. Police say that she and another person were walking up these steps when they realized that they were being followed. Moments later, the 24yearold woman had a 3inch gash on her face. At 3 00 this afternoon there was a it is all people are talking about on the Schuylkill River trail. Detectives say a 24yearold woman attacked in broad daylight today. Today . Yeah, at 3 00. Oh, my gosh. The victim and her friend were climbing these steps that led to walnut street when the suspect wearing a dark hoodie began to follow. And he reportedly shouted you dont know anyth
A gunshot and felt the impact when the bullet hit the right wheel of the car. They put out the composite sketch reporting he or she was involved in an incident with a guy matching the sketch. He was involved in another incident where the tip was called in the day before. We are investigating that incident to see what occurred at that time. Police developed a suspect and picked him up in philadelphia this morning. He added, i didnt do it on purpose. I didnt do it on purpose. I didnt do it the man is not charged and that is expected to happen this evening. There are multiple incidents like these recently. Sara thank you. 17yearold hamilton will spend 75 to 80 years in prison for his role in a deadly robbery last year. Last march james stoleman was walking his dog when police say that hamilton and two other boys tried to rob him and they negotiated a plea deal. Tonight we hear from the local man whose son was the victim of a tragic murder in florida. The person responsible was the boys mo
Climbing these steps that led to walnut street when the suspect wearing a dark hoodie began to follow. And he reportedly shouted you dont know anything and slashed her forehead with an object. And a day like this you have runners and bikers and passerbyes up top. And you wouldnt think that anybody would be harmed. A lot of people out here. Wow thats correct is scary. A rash of attacked early w earliyer this year put a spotlight on it. And they say this is a painful reminder to step up efforts to make the trail safe. And volunteers as part of a new trail watch, they will be patrolling a lot sooner. We just think we should use the resources that we have and go out on the trail and have another layer. The trail has newlyplaced markers and lighting and later cameras. And for now, extra eyes on the trail to make sure this attack isnt repeated. The victim was taken to the hospital and is stable. Now the suspect is described as being in his 20s with a beard and having a dark hoodie. Anyone wi
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