Man arrested for unprovoked, random Near North Side attacks, Chicago police say

Thursday, February 16, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said a man is in custody for attacking several people without provocation on the Near North Side.

Police said at about 6 p.m. in the 1200-block of North Clark Street, the man grabbed a 29-year-old woman and punched her in the face.
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He also punched a 32-year-old woman, causing her to fall, then kicked her when she was on the ground, CPD said.

The man then pushed a 32-year-old man and tried to punch him, but the victim was able to dodge it.
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Police said the attacks were unprovoked and appear to be random. They all occurred within minutes of each other.

The man was taken into custody and charges are pending.
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