Woman assaulted while taking trash out in Lincoln neighborhood, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was attacked while taking the trash out in the Woods Park Neighborhood on Saturday, police say.

Just before 5:30 p.m., officers were sent to 28th and J streets on a report of a robbery.

A 29-year-old Lincoln woman was taking out the trash in an alley when an unknown man approached her with a pocket knife, according to LPD.

The man, who was donning all-black clothing, demanded money from the woman.

Police said the man tried to stab her.  The woman defended herself, which led to a cut on her hand.

The man took off after hitting the victim in the face “multiple times,” injuring her lip, forehead, mouth and cheek, according to police.

An investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.