Schuylkill River Trail attack: Arrest made after woman brutally beaten

A terrifying ordeal along one of Philadelphia's popular walking trails left a woman hospitalized, and now a suspect has been taken into custody.

Davine Butler, 24, is accused of attacking the 56-year-old victim on the Schuylkill River Trail Friday morning.

Police say he slammed the woman to the ground, then punched her several times.

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Butler was arrested after officers were flagged down near the South Street ramp. Charges have yet to be announced.

The victim was treated for her injuries at the hospital.

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