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Man in hospital after Fayette County ax attack

LOWER TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Authorities tell Channel 11 News that a man was hospitalized following a Thursday night ax attack.

Police said that someone came after the man with an ax and a baseball bat. The bizarre incident occurred in Lower Tyrone Township.

The victim was transported by medical helicopter to a nearby hospital.

Investigators have not released his name or medical condition. Nor have they shared details of a possible suspect and/or motive.