Man punched in the face inside Subway restaurant; suspect sought

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Thursday, December 24, 2015
VIDEO: Man punched in the face in Subway restaurant
A 21-year-old man is recovering after being punched in the face inside a Subway restaurant.

NORTHERN LIBERTIES (WPVI) -- A 21-year-old man is recovering after being punched in the face inside a Subway restaurant.

The assault happened on Tuesday afternoon in the 500 block of Spring Garden Street.

Investigators say an unknown man approached the victim from behind, hit him and then took off.

Police believe a woman ran out of the restaurant with the suspect.

The victim was treated at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Philadelphia police released this video of the suspect sought in the incident.

If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.

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