Philadelphia officer maced while trying to break up fight in Manayunk

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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Philadelphia officer maced while trying to break up fight in Manayunk
Philadelphia officer maced while trying to break up fight in Manayunk

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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