LPD: Man hospitalized following assault near west Lincoln bus stop
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Police are investigating an aggravated assault in west Lincoln.
Just after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers with the Lincoln Police Department were sent to the bus stop near Southwest 26th and South streets.
Witnesses told officers three people wearing masks assaulted a man when he approached the bus stop by tackling him to the ground, hitting and kicking him, and striking him with a baseball bat.
They then ran to a waiting white SUV at Southwest 27th Street and drove away.
The victim, a 50-year-old Lincoln man, was taken to the hospital with broken ribs, a cut to the top of his head which required staples, severe swelling and bruises.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information, photos, or videos of those involved is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000.
To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report online at lincolncrimestoppers.com, or download the P3 app.
