Suspect accused of assaulting man, shouting anti-Asian remarks in Chinatown

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia detectives are investigating an attack on an Asian-American man in the city's Chinatown section.

It happened around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday on the 300 block of North 10th Street.
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Police received multiple 911 calls with reports of a suspect assaulting a 64-year-old man and shouting anti-Asian remarks.

A source told Action News the suspect yelled at the victim, "You gave me coronavirus."

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Police said the suspect was Tased twice before he was taken into custody.
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Investigators said the victim was not injured.



The suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

There's no word yet if charges will be filed.