A man was taken to a hospital early Saturday after he was struck multiple times with a pipe in Fresno, police said.
The assault was reported at 4:10 a.m. near White and Maple avenues.
When officers arrived, they found the victim with a laceration on the back of his head. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
According to police, the victim told officers the suspect was known to him and suddenly struck him in the back of the head at least five times with a pipe.
The victim ran from the scene and sought help at a nearby home, asking residents to call the police.
Officers later located and arrested the suspect nearby, police said.
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Police tape was up at Maple and White avenues after a man was allegedly attacked with a pipe on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Fresno, California. ANTHONY GALAVIZ agalaviz@fresnobee.com
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