Sources: NFL running back LeSean McCoy investigated for assault on Philadelphia cops

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Sources say this incident involving LeSean McCoy happened at a bar in Old City.

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Sources tell Action News that former Eagles player LeSean McCoy is under investigation for an alleged assault on two Philadelphia police officers.

Both officers were hospitalized as a result of the incident, those sources said.

It happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the Recess Lounge located at 125 South 2nd Street in Old City.

It was there that McCoy, and a friend, were involved in a physical altercation with the two officers, sources said.

Sources also say that while McCoy and his friend were not arrested, they are the focus of the investigation.

A police report was made at the time the incident took place, those sources added.

Action News has reached out to McCoy's agent for comment.

McCoy now plays for the Buffalo Bills.

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