Police cruiser at the scene.
Police cruiser at the scene.

Woman attacked during altercation in Wilkes Barre store

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August 6, 2025
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WILKES-BARRE, PA – A woman was hospitalized after being assaulted by a male suspect during a reported altercation inside a Spring Street business Tuesday night.

At approximately 9:28 p.m., officers responded to a report of a fight in progress at the location. When they arrived, they spoke with a 42-year-old woman who said she had been involved in a dispute with another woman inside the business when a man approached and physically assaulted her before fleeing the scene.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition has not been released.

The investigation is ongoing as officers work to identify and locate the male suspect involved.

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Key Points

  • A 42-year-old woman was assaulted inside a business on Spring Street Tuesday night.
  • The male suspect fled the scene after the attack.
  • The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, and the case remains under investigation.
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