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Man in critical condition after assault in Southwest Bakersfield

BPD investigates assault
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A man was injured in an assault in Southwest Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, authorities said.

Bakersfield police responded at 6:55 p.m. to the 5100 block of White Lane for a report of a victim of an assault.

Officers arrived and located a man suffering from a head injury. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was last listed in critical condition, police said.

No suspects have been identified. The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

Bakersfield, CA

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