Police: Boy fights off man who tried to steal father's car

Police: Boy fights off man who tried to steal father's car

<p>Connecticut police say an 11-year-old boy attacked a man who stole his father's car while the boy was inside, prompting the man to flee. </p>

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Police: Boy fights off man who tried to steal father's car

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Police: Boy fights off man who tried to steal father's car

<p>Connecticut police say an 11-year-old boy attacked a man who stole his father's car while the boy was inside, prompting the man to flee.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Connecticut police say an 11-year-old boy attacked a man who stole his father's car while the boy was inside, prompting the man to flee. </p>