Woman 'Brutally Attacked' At Abington Laundromat: Police

Update: 3:55 p.m. Friday

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The man police believe "brutally attacked" a woman while she folded clothes inside a township laundromat early Wednesday morning is now in custody.

The Abington Township Police Department reported the aggravated assault at 7 a.m. Wednesday in the township's Roslyn section.

Police said a man entered the laundromat and "brutally attacked" a woman, punching the woman in the face several times, Lt. Steve Fink said.

The victim suffered lacerations, swelling, and fractured bones and was transported by ambulance to the hospital due to the severity of her injuries.

The victim said she did not know the man and had never seen him before.

The man fled the area eastbound on Woodland Road, police said.

In addition to the clothing he was wearing, the man was carrying a blue shopping bag of some kind.

Police said it is believed that the suspect is homeless and frequents the Roslyn and Abington areas.

Police caught the suspect and placed him in custody on Friday afternoon.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or is familiar with his possible whereabouts should contact Detective Pettinato at 267-536-1098. If the suspect is seen, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.