>A 31-year-old man was riding his bike on the 1200 block of Walnut Street in Center City at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, when a suspect approached him with a knife, the department said.
>The victim lunged for the knife and struggled briefly against the suspect before prying it from his hands and stabbing the would-be thief in his neck and back, authorities claimed.
>The suspect made one final effort to ride away on the 31-year-old's bike, but was easily knocked off, police continued. He was rushed to Jefferson University Hospital where he was placed in critical condition and remains in police custody, according to officials.
>The cyclist, meanwhile, was treated for minor injuries, police said.
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>A 31-year-old man was riding his bike on the 1200 block of Walnut Street in Center City at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, when a suspect approached him with a knife, the department said.
>The victim lunged for the knife and struggled briefly against the suspect before prying it from his hands and stabbing the would-be thief in his neck and back, authorities claimed.
>The suspect made one final effort to ride away on the 31-year-old's bike, but was easily knocked off, police continued. He was rushed to Jefferson University Hospital where he was placed in critical condition and remains in police custody, according to officials.
>The cyclist, meanwhile, was treated for minor injuries, police said.