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Cops Take Aim at Machete Man
Cops Take Aim at Machete Wielding Man in People's Park
By Ted Friedman/Berkeley ReporterDec. 15, 2013
According to an eyewitness, a machete-wielding man lashed out, Saturday, at three street kids and their dogs in People's Park.
Machete-man grazed his victims with the dull side of his weapon before four cops arrived, guns aimed at him.
In the ensuing melee, the attacker and several People's Park regulars were arrested.
More details to follow as those arrested return to the park.
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