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Akron couple attacks man with chainsaw

The man was attacked by his ex-roommate and his girlfriend.

AKRON -- A couple is in custody for allegedly attacking a man with a chainsaw inside his home Tuesday.

According to police, the 52-year-old victim allowed his ex-roommate, identified as 32-year-old William Mitchell, and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Aliyah Wiley, into his Baird Street home.

The victim and Mitchell began to fight over money and fell to the floor near a chainsaw in the living room. Mitchell overpowered the victim and began hitting him with the chainsaw blades, causing several lacerations to the victim's arms.

The victim attempted to run out the front door, but fell and was dragged back into the home by the couple.

The fight continued as Wiley used the chainsaw to strike the victim on the back and legs. The victim managed to escape and ran to a neighbor's home for help. Mitchell and Wiley fled the scene.

The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Mitchell and Wiley were arrested at the hospital when Mitchell arrived at the emergency room for treatment to a cut on his hand.

The couple is charged with aggravated burglary and felonious assault.

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