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SF Man Hospitalized After SoMa Brick Attack

SAN FRANCICO (CBS SF) - A man was hit in the head with a brick in what is believed to be a drug-related attack in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood on Monday night, police said.

The assault was reported at about 8 p.m. near the intersection of Second and Clementina streets.

The 45-year-old victim apparently owed the suspect money for drugs, and when he failed to give him the money, the suspect struck the victim in the head with a brick, according to police.

The victim was taken to San Francisco General Hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are not considered life-threatening, police said.

The suspect fled and had not been found as of Tuesday morning. A detailed description of the man was not immediately available.

Anyone with information about the attack is encouraged to call the Police Department's anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444 or send a tip by text message to TIP411.

(Copyright 2011 by CBSSan Francisco. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services may have contributed to this report.)

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