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Seattle bartender assaulted after asking for proof of vaccination

Dec 29, 2021, 6:01 AM

Seattle police...

(Seattle Police Dept.)

(Seattle Police Dept.)

A Seattle bartender was assaulted with a sharpened broomstick after asking a customer for proof of vaccination, according to Seattle police.

Witnesses said around 5:15 p.m. on Monday the bartender was attacked in the 500 block of King Street.

Medics treated the bartender for a laceration to her face.

Seattle police officers searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate them.

Police believe the suspect may have gotten onto a light rail train and left the area.

If you have any information on this case, call the Seattle police tip-line at 206-233-5000.

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