Unstable Man Attacks Six in the Loop

By Margaret Lyons in News on Apr 24, 2008 6:24PM

A man police called mentally unstable randomly attacked six people in the Loop yesterday, including a 75-year-old woman and ABC 7 anchor Cheryl Burton. No one was seriously hurt, and police have the suspect in custody.

The attacker punched a woman in the face and head and threw her to the ground near Washington and Dearborn. He assault five more people as he ran away, until police caught him on Randolph. He hasn't been charged yet. [Trib, ABC 7, S-T]