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Bystanders step in to halt violent attack on woman in Virginia

Headline from FOX8 WGHP

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- Bystanders in Chesapeake stepped in to halt a violent attack on a woman walking her dog Thursday morning and restrained the suspect until police arrived, according to Chesapeake Police and eyewitness accounts.

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  1. WAVY Norfolk

    Only On 10: Bystanders step in to halt violent attack on woman in Chesapeake (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- Bystanders in Chesapeake stepped in to halt a violent attack on a woman walking her dog Thursday morning and restrained the suspect until police arrived, according to Chesapeake Police and eyewitness accounts.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    Bystanders step in to halt violent attack on woman in Virginia (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- Bystanders in Chesapeake stepped in to halt a violent attack on a woman walking her dog Thursday morning and restrained the suspect until police arrived, according to Chesapeake Police and eyewitness accounts.

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