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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; A Wilkes-Barre man is in a hospital after police say he was attacked by two men armed with machetes early Wednesday.</p><p>The attack took place just after 1 a.m. on Carey Avenue, authorities say.</p><p>The 48-year-old victim said two black males were waiting for him to leave his residence, approaching him with machetes as he was leaving.</p><p>Police say one of the males began smashing a vehicle, while the other slashed at the victim&#8217;s arms.</p><p>The victim was taken to a medical facility by a private vehicle.</p><p>Police say the investigation is continuing.</p><p>No further information is currently available with regard to the suspects, including a possible motive.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Patrick Kernan</p><p>pkernan@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Patrick Kernan at 570-991-6386 or on Twitter @PatKernan</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Wilkes-Barre man hospitalized after early morning machete attack