August 11, 2025 at 13:44 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are investigating an incident where five suspects allegedly assaulted a man after a softball game.
On August 10, around 11:00 p.m., officers were called to Coal Street Park for an assault victim.
The victim stated he was attending a softball game when five men confronted him, police stated.
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According to Wilkes-Barre City Police, the victim claimed that the five then physically assaulted him before several bystanders intervened.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation remains ongoing.
