Philadelphia officer maced while trying to break up fight in Manayunk

Saturday, October 21, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after getting maced in the city's Manayunk neighborhood.

The officer responded to a hookah lounge along the 4200 block of Main Street around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Authorities say the officer tried to break up a fight when he was maced in the face.

The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Police say a suspect was taken in to custody.
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