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Police searching for multiple suspects who attacked man Aug. 30 at Copley Road Circle K

By Anthony Thompson, Akron Beacon Journal,

2024-09-09

Police are continuing to investigate a recent attack that left a man beaten and stripped of his clothing at an Akron Circle K on Aug. 30.

Officers responded to reports of a 32-year-old man being assaulted by multiple suspects at the Circle K on Copley Road and Orlando Avenue at about 6 p.m. At least six men attacked the man outside of the store, before later stripping him naked, police confirmed. The attack was reportedly livestreamed on Facebook.

The victim suffered broken ribs and facial injuries, police said. Police are still trying to identify the attackers.

Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com, or on Twitter @athompsonABJ

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Police searching for multiple suspects who attacked man Aug. 30 at Copley Road Circle K

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Richia Williams

30d ago

Know the back story before saying anything. Keeps tha egg off ya face in tha end.

Jeffery Hunter

09-11

wen u make a live video stating dat u shot at someone dis is wat happens u get beat up he should be telling his part

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