Police investigate after two women allegedly attacked near NH border

Paul Feely, The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
·1 min read

Mar. 4—Police are investigating the alleged attack of two women outside a home near the New Hampshire state line in Haverhill, Mass.

One of the victims was airlifted to a Boston hospital with injuries considered to be life-threatening, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office.

A man has been taken into custody, officials said. Authorities said they don't believe this was a random attack.

First responders from Salem responded to reports of at least one pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Hampstead Road near Liberty Street around 5:30 p.m.

The accident is believed to be related to the incident in Haverhill.

No further details were released.

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