Crime & Safety
Man Injured In Road Rage Fight Involving A Machete In New Britain Twp.
The incident took place just before 8 a.m. on Thursday at County Line Road and Manor Lane Drive.
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — One man was injured following a road rage incident involving a machete Thursday morning in New Britain Township.
At 7:45 a.m., police responded to County Line Road and Manor Drive for the report of a road rage incident. When police arrived, they found two men struggling over a machete in the middle of the street.
Police separated the two men and detained one of them. The other sustained cuts to his temple and arm and was transported to Grandview Hospital for treatment, police said.
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The Montgomery Township Police Department assisted New Britain Township at the scene. The incident was brought under control and the scene was cleared by about 8:30 a.m.
Police are in the process of interviewing both men and witnesses to determine what charges will be filed. The investigation is ongoing.
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If anyone has information related to this incident, they are asked to contact police by calling 215-822-1910 or emailing police@nbtpa.us
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