Lower Southampton Police Seek Man Accused Of Attacking Woman

LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, PA — Police in Lower Southampton are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man accused of robbing and assaulting a woman in the township.

Nicholas William Cotton, 21, of Feasterville, is charged with simple assault, robbery and harassment, according to court records. Lower Southampton Police say he "viciously assaulted" a woman, leaving her bleeding from the head, face and neck.

They say Cotton ran away from the scene of the crime before officers arrived.

Cotton is described as a white male, standing about 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Lower Southampton Police at 215-357-1234.

Photo courtesy Lower Southampton Police Department