Mugger gets $38 from pedestrian in Little Rock

A man was hospitalized after being attacked and robbed Saturday in Little Rock, police reported.

Everett Deagan, 43, said he was walking to a homeless camp at 4100 S. University Ave. when someone struck him in the back of the head about 3:30 a.m., according to a police report. Deagan's attacker took $38 from Deagan and then fled the area.

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Police said Deagan was taken to UAMS Medical Center for treatment. His injuries appeared to be minor.

No description of the robber was available.

Metro on 07/26/2016

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