NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An attack in a busy part of Nashville sent a 70-year-old woman to the hospital earlier this week. Since the incident, her neighbors have asked people to stay alert when downtown.

On Wednesday just before 11 p.m., the Metro Nashville Police Department said Annmarie Gray was walking along Commerce Street and Fourth Avenue North, near the Ryman Auditorium, when a man suddenly turned the corner and assaulted her.

“She was kicked in the chest, brought to the ground and knocked unconscious," said Bernie Cox, the victim’s neighbor and friend. "She broke her hip and she broke her arm."

The suspect, 35-year-old Pablo Arias, was located and arrested by the MNPD. Police said he smelled of alcohol, appeared confused and was struggling to stay upright. Arias was charged wit

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