Violent attack outside Philadelphia restaurant caught on camera

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Friday, October 9, 2015
VIDEO: Suspects wanted for aggravated assault
Police are searching for a pair of suspects who violently attacked a man outside of a restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA -- Police are searching for a pair of suspects who violently attacked a man outside a restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia.

The incident occurred on October 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Surveillance video shows the 52-year-old male victim standing outside Benny the Bums restaurant on the 9900 block of Bustleton Avenue when he is approached by a male and a female.

The female can be seen pointing at the victim before being punched and knocked to the ground by the male suspect.

Click here to watch the surveillance video

The man jumps on top of the victim and continues to punch and kick him.

The suspect then stands up and slams the victim's head into the ground before fleeing the scene.

The victim was taken to Aria Torresdale Hospital where he received five staples in his head.

Police describe the first suspect as a white male, 30 years-old, 5'10" tall and 180lbs. with a muscular build. He was wearing a dark colored t-shirt with a graphic design.

The second suspect is described as a white female with dark colored hair, 5'5" tall with a thin build. She was wearing all dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).