Philadelphia police Taser suspect in Center City struggle

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Thursday, October 23, 2014
VIDEO: Officers Taser suspect during struggle
Philadelphia police had to Taser a suspect in Center City Philadelphia early Thursday. It eventually took 3 officers to subdue the man.

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- It took 3 officers and a Taser to take down a belligerent man in Center City Philadelphia.

It happened at 1:00 a.m. Thursday outside the 7-Eleven store at 12th and Chestnut.

Police say the man tried to get into a woman's car, and when police confronted him he attacked.

The first officer to respond Tasered the suspect twice, but he kept on fighting.

Backup arrived, and two more officers were assaulted before they took the man down.

All three officers were treated for minor injuries.

The suspect faces assault charges.

Police say he has a record for disturbing the peace.