Officials say that a 56-year-old man from New York state was arrested after an alleged attack the afternoon of November 6. According to CBS, the suspect has been charged with with assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief.
New York State Man Arrested For Allegedly Attacking Victim With Butane Tank
CBS Channel 6 reports that a 56-year-old man from Cato, New York was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office told CBS that they responded to a residence in Cato for a “report of a domestic incident that resulted in a person being injured.”
Law enforcement says that the suspect attacked the victim in the face with a handheld butane torch tank. The victim suffered injuries to her face and head, according to officials. CBS reports that the suspect also allegedly “took the victim’s phone and broke it when she was trying to call 911.”
The woman was luckily able to escape and made it to a neighbor’s house to call 911. CBS reports that the victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries. The suspect was arrested and his being held on bond at the county jail.
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