Crime & Safety

Bar Crawler Viciously Attacked In Lakewood

A 27-year-old taking part in an ugly sweater bar crawl through downtown was punched several times by an unidentified suspect.

LAKEWOOD, OH — Police are looking for a man that viciously attacked a Willoughby man that was attending an ugly sweater bar crawl through downtown Lakewood. The victim suffered serious injuries, according to Channel 19.

The attack took place outside the Avenue Taphouse, 18206 Detroit Rd. The victim was found outside the bar where people leaving the bar found him and called police. Officers were called to the scene at about 7 p.m. on Dec. 9.

The 27-year-old victim was rushed to MetroHealth Medical Center, News 5 said.

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Anyone who has information on the attack is asked to call Lakewood police at 216-529-6760.

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