Woman Strikes Attacker With Machete After Philly Sex Assault: Reports

PHILADELPHIA, PA - A woman fought back with a machete after a man sexually assaulted her inside a Philadelphia hotel, according to reports.

The incident took place at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday at a Best Western on the 1200 block of Vine Street, 6abc reported.

The 43-year-old man and 24-year-old woman were transported to an area hospital, Fox29 said. The man, who was whacked in the head with the machete, was listed in stable condition and is being treated as a prisoner, the outlet said.

The Special Victims Unit is investigating the incident, NBC10 added.