Cop assaulted at train station as bystanders whip phones out to record the fight

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A SEPTA transit cop struggles with an alleged fare jumper, and it was all caught on camera. It happened at the Cecil B. Moore station near Temple University (Philadelphia).

What would you do if you saw a cop getting beat up? Would you call for help? Or would you take your phone out to record the fight?

Police said the suspect, Ernest Hays, was avoiding arrest as he threw SEPTA police officer Samuel Washington on the ground and then pinned him under a bench.

Officials said he was wanted in connection with a SEPTA ticket scam when Officer Washington stopped him. The chief said not a single SEPTA passenger called for help though one lady did take out her phone... to record the fight.

The cashier called for help but only after the officer was on the ground kicking the glass.

Officer Washington seen hurt in the video has still not returned to work due to his injuries.