Video: Cops on hunt for 8 thugs after woman repeatedly punched, stomped until she lies unconscious on Philly sidewalk

Philadelphia police are on the hunt for eight suspects in connection to the brutal beating of a woman on a downtown street late last month.

What are the details?

The department said several people in a group assaulted a 33-year-old woman at 15th and Chestnut Streets just after 7 p.m. Feb. 23.

Police said the attackers knocked the woman to the ground and continued to punch and stomp her until she was unconscious. Police are calling it an aggravated assault.

Image source: Philadelphia police

The attack took place just a block from City Hall, WPVI-TV reported.

A portion of the attack was captured on surveillance video, and images of all eight suspects also were captured:

Image source: Philadelphia police

Image source: Philadelphia police

Police said the victim suffered injuries to her head, face, and body; she was transported to Jefferson Hospital for her injuries.

There was no word on possible motives for the assault, WPVI said.

Police added that you shouldn't approach these suspects if you see them; instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial or text 215-686-TIPS (8477), police said, adding that all tips will be confidential. You also can use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously, police said. If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, contact Det. R. Williams (DC 23-09-006668) at 215-686-3093/3094.

'They will reap what they sow'

Numerous commenters on the police department's Facebook post about the brutal beating were disgusted by it:

• "It’s unfortunate that Philadelphia has an endless supply of these low-life sub-human leftists," one commenter wrote.
• "This is disgraceful," another commenter said. "Time to find and prosecute!"
• "Shame on them and their parents that didn’t teach them. Terrible. They will reap what they sow," another commenter predicted. "God please help Philly to get a new administration that will prosecute."
• "Let some of this happen to me ... you won't have to worry about burying your children — you won't be able to find them," another commenter promised.
• "What in God’s name is wrong with this young generation?" another commenter wondered.

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