Man detained after striking fire department window

2/1/2026 08:42 AM

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Acorn St, Lynn, MA 01902

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a man running around with a hammer near Acorn Street and Hamilton Avenue in Lynn. The man reportedly struck a fire department window before being detained by officers. He was later transported by ambulance for evaluation. The incident appears to have involved property damage and a potential mental health concern.