Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley
Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.
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UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination
Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.
Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation
Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.
Update: Man, 23, critical after stabbing near UC Berkeley
Officers described crowds of 60-100 people and said about 20 had witnessed the event, according to early reports.
Man, 80, strangled by stranger during attack on College Avenue
Police say David Hobbs jumped into the victim's passenger seat and got on top of him, then began to strangle him, after the man opened his car door.
Teen stabbed in Berkeley, assailants flee on scooters
The victim told police he had been stabbed near the shoulder and could not feel his hand, according to emergency dispatches.