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Police: Man accused of attempted rape of teen

HICKORY, N.C. — A man accused of trying to rape a teenager in Hickory at knifepoint is locked up under a $225,000 bond Thursday night.
 
Nathaniel Webb III faces attempted rape, assault and kidnapping charges.
 
Police said he assaulted a 19-year-old who was pushing a bicycle near the National Guard armory Wednesday night.
 
They said he tried to drag her into the woods, but she fought back and ran away and called for help.

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