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A Philadelphia man who allegedly struck another man with a hatchet multiple times near a SEPTA station early Sunday has been arrested, authorities said.
The attack happened around 1:18 a.m. in the SEPTA concourse under 8th and Market Streets near the Broad-Ridge Spur of the subway, the Philadelphia Police Department said.
The victim survived the attack and told responding officers that a man hit him in the head with a hatchet six times and kicked him in the face four times before fleeing, FOX29 Philadelphia reported.
Officers later spotted a man who matched the victim’s description of the suspect and took him into custody.
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Kenneth Rogers, 28, also has an active warrant in Philadelphia for a separate attempted murder that occurred last year, according to reports. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Police said the suspect did not have a hatchet in his possession and no weapon was recovered at the scene, WPVI-TV reported.
The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Kenneth Rogers, who reports say has an active warrant in Philadelphia for attempted murder last year.
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The alleged hatchet attack happened around 1:18 a.m. Sunday in the SEPTA concourse under 8th and Market Streets near the Broad-Ridge Spur of the subway, police said. (Getty Images)
The victim was being treated at a hospital for lacerations to the back of his head and bruising to his face. His current condition was unclear.
As of Feb. 18, a reported 634 aggravated assaults citywide have been reported year-to-date compared to 636 reported during the same period last year, according to public police data.
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Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the police department.