Man hospitalized after alleged pipe attack in Fresno, police say. Victim ran for help
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- A Fresno man was hospitalized after being struck multiple times with a pipe.
- The assault occurred near White and Maple avenues and was reported at 4:10 a.m.
- Police say the victim ran for help and officers later located and arrested the suspect.
A man was taken to a hospital early Saturday after he was struck multiple times with a pipe in Fresno, police said.
The assault was reported at 4:10 a.m. near White and Maple avenues.
When officers arrived, they found the victim with a laceration on the back of his head. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
According to police, the victim told officers the suspect was known to him and suddenly struck him in the back of the head at least five times with a pipe.
The victim ran from the scene and sought help at a nearby home, asking residents to call the police.
Officers later located and arrested the suspect nearby, police said.
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Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee