Lincoln Police are investigating after a 50-year-old man was assaulted at bus stop near SW 26th and W. South Streets around 6:30 Tuesday morning.
“Witnesses told officers three unknown individuals wearing masks assaulted a man when he approached the bus stop by tackling him to the ground, hitting and kicking him, and striking him with a baseball bat,” says Public Information Manager Erika Thomas.
She says they then ran to a waiting white SUV at SW 27th which drove away. “The victim was taken to the hospital with broken ribs, a laceration to the top of the head which required staples,
severe swelling and bruising.”
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information, photos or videos of those involved are asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000. To remain anonymous,
you can contact Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report online at lincolncrimestoppers.com or download the free P3 app.