Pennsylvania

Burglar Attacks Main Line Resident With a Hammer

Police said the homeowner & his son interrupted a burglary in progress

A Main Line burglar struck a man with a hammer early this morning.

According to Lower Merion Township Police, the thief entered a home on the 200 block of Edgehill Road in Merion Station, Pennsylvania by using a window early Sunday.

Police Superintendent Mike McGrath said the homeowner and his son confronted the burglar and a struggle ensued during which the burglar struck the homeowner's son with a hammer.

Both the homeowner and the son were hospitalized.

After the attack, the suspect ran into a rear alley and jumped into a waiting car, according to police.

Police didn't reveal the age of the victims and didn't release any description of the suspect.

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