Crime & Safety

Man Allegedly Attacks Woman in NW Home

The following information is provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.

An unknown man allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend just outside of Mt. Airy, according to a release from the Philadelphia Police Department.

According to reports, police responded to reports of a woman screaming on the 400 block of Walnut Lane on October 6.

Police found a woman who claimed that her ex-boyfriend had broken into her house and was still in her house. Police found the door frame splintered and broken.

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While police were on the scene, the ex-boyfriend allegedly attmpted to attack the woman and was arrested.

The charges on the unknown male have not been released.

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