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Police: Teen Attacks Uncle Inside Lawncrest Home

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are searching for a teenage suspect who allegedly assaulted his uncle inside a home in Northeast Philadelphia.

It happened around 9:30 p.m. Monday at a home along Sentner Street near Benjamin Franklin School in the city's Lawncrest section.

Authorities say the 58-year old man was found unconscious and bloodied in a front room of the residence. He had allegedly been attacked by his 15-year old nephew.

Police say the teen ran from the home and hasn't been seen since.

The victim was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center for treatment. There was no immediate word on his condition.

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