Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Assaulting Pregnant Woman During Labor, Preventing Emergency Call
Berlin, PA – A Pennsylvania man is in custody after being accused of attacking a pregnant woman and preventing her from calling for medical help during labor, local law enforcement officials reported Thursday. The suspect, identified as Andrew Ashurst, faces multiple charges including aggravated assault of an unborn child, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, unlawful restraint, simple assault, and harassment. Authorities said the altercation began with a verbal dispute in Berlin, escalating quickly as Ashurst allegedly …