Woman hospitalized after punched in face in northwest DC

A woman is recovering after she was punched in the face Sunday in northwest D.C.

The attack happened just before 1:20 p.m. in the 400 block of H Street.

A witness told police the attacker was standing up against the wall and struck the victim with a closed fist as she walked by.

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The woman fell to the ground and lost consciousness. She also suffered two lacerations to the face. Shew as taken to a nearby hospital.

The suspect was last seen heading north along the 800 block of 5th St. The investigation is continuing.

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