SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY)– Police in Smithfield are searching for a man connected to an assault that occurred at a fast food restaurant on June 9.
Officers were called to the McDonald’s, in the 1800 block of South Church Street, for that reported assault. After investigating, officers learned that a victim was struck in the head with a rock in what appears to have been an unprovoked attack.
That victim received medical treatment at a local hospital and has since been released.
Police have identified the suspect as Xavier Branch. Officers conducted an extensive search of the area but have not yet located Branch…