SCRANTON — Scranton police arrested a man and woman Wednesday for fighting on a street corner, though the man implicated a chicken for causing his injuries.

Humberto Guevera, 27, 828 Genet St., Apt. 28G, and Marlene Bravo, 23, same address, were both charged with simple assault and related counts after police responded to the 400 block of Breck Street around 4 p.m.

Both were scratched, and Mr. Guevera said a chicken attacked him while at work. Ms. Bravo denied they fought, but police said a witness saw them fight. Both were taken into custody. Bail and preliminary hearing information was not available.

— JOSEPH KOHUT