Knife-Wielding PA Man Sets Fire, Assaults Firefighters

A man in Linwood Township assaulted two responding firefighters and then brandished a knife before being subdued Wednesday night.
April 12, 2018

Deputies say two firefighters were attacked Wednesday night in Linwood Township after a man set his home on fire and then climbed onto the roof of the building brandishing a knife.

Police fired bean bag rounds at the man to subdue him.

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