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Man arrested for Schuylkill River Trail attack
The suspect accused of attacking a woman on the Schuylkill River Trail has been identified and arrested.
PHILADELPHIA - 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.