Man Attacked With A Baseball Bat, Hospitalized In San Mateo

SAN MATEO, CA — A 20-year-old Redwood City man was accused of assault with a deadly weapon after a man was struck on the head with a baseball bat while walking in the North Central section of San Mateo, police said Friday.

Alfredo Prieto Martinez fled the area of North Railroad Avenue near Tilton Avenue after the attack at about 5:24 p.m. Thursday, police said.

Police found the victim with a cut on his head and bleeding from his mouth. He was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Officers were able to get a description of Prieto Martinez, the car he left in, and the direction the car went. It was found in Redwood City, where Prieto Martinez was placed under arrest.

Anyone with relevant information about the incident is asked to contact the San Mateo Police Department at (650) 522-7700.

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