Man beaten with mop near stadium complex in South Philadelphia, police say
Oct 28, 2024
A man has been hospitalized after being attacked by another individual wielding a mop in an incident that happened near the stadiums in South Philadelphia on Monday morning, officials said.
According to police, the incident happened around 4:20 a.m., near the intersection of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue.
At that time, police said, a man sitting on a bench at NRG Station was approached by another individual and an altercation ensued.
During the course of that altercation, police claim, the man — who was initially sitting on the bench — found a mop on the ground and attacked the victim with this improvised weapon.
Following the incident, the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for observation, police officials said.
The other man was taken in for questioning and, police officials said, he told officers he used the mop in self-defense.
Law enforcement officials said investigators are reviewing surveillance cameras at the scene to determine how this incident unfolded.
An investigation, officials said, is ongoing.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.
Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox.