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St. Petersburg police are searching for three men after they say a man was brutally attacked on Sunday morning. Courtesy: SPPD.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying three men following a brutal attack early Sunday morning.<\/p>

St. Petersburg assault investigation<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

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According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the attack happened at 2:25 a.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of 1st Avenue North.<\/p>

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Police said a 34-year-old man was punched and fell to the concrete unconscious.<\/p>

Investigators said they want to speak with three men in connection with the attack.<\/p>

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Identifying the men pictured<\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Investigators have not said if the three men pictured are suspects or witnesses.<\/p>

The motive behind the attack and the victim\u2019s condition is also unknown.<\/p>

Help police with information<\/h2>

What you can do:<\/p>

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 727-893-7780.<\/p> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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