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Pregnant Woman, Child Among Those Struck In Paterson Hammer Attack

PATERSON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Several people were hurt after a bizarre hammer assault in a Paterson bodega.

It happened on East Main Street and Haledon Ave shortly before 5 p.m. Monday.

Police said someone barged into the shop and started swinging a hammer at customers.

At least one child was struck in the head, and a pregnant woman was hit in the arm and the abdomen.

The suspect fled the location.

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