Police seek suspect in assault; victim taken to Pgh.
Few details were available Sunday night about an alleged aggravated assault and burglary at a New Castle Street apartment.
City police responded about 8:15 p.m. for reports of an assault at 717 New Castle St. in Butler.
An officer at the scene confirmed police were searching for a suspect.
A dispatcher with 911 confirmed the victim was transported by ambulance to a Pittsburgh hospital, and that a medical helicopter crew was picked up en route to assist.
Radio traffic reported the victim had severe facial and rib injuries.
No other details were available as of press time.
