Driver threatens child, fight ensues between driver and father

The Lincoln Police Department arrested two men following a fight in northwest Lincoln.

August 4, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Lincoln Police Department arrested two men following a fight in northwest Lincoln.

Tuesday night, officers responded to a 911 call about a man driving down the road when a 5-year-old child ran into the street. 

According to police, the enraged driver returned with a knife. He then approached the child's father, and lunged at him. 

Officers say the father was able to take the knife away from him. 

During the fight the father injured the man's back. 

LPD says the driver then threatened to get his gun. 

The father was arrested and is facing second-degree assault charges. 

The driver was also arrested, and is facing threats charges and use of a weapon. 

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