'Strong Lead' Developed By Bridgeport Police In Machete Attack

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Detectives have developed a "strong lead" on a suspect in a machete attack on Sunday near Seaside Park, according to Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran.

A 26-year-old Bridgeport man suffered a serious facial injury in the attack, which occurred on Waldemere Avenue near the "Diamond 10" baseball field in Seaside Park.

"The 26-year-old victim is reported to be in stable condition at an area hospital with a severe laceration to the head/face," Gilleran said in a statement. "He is expected to survive."

In an earlier statement, Gilleran described the suspect "as a Hispanic male with dreadlock style black hair. He was wearing a white tank top shirt, black pants, and a baseball cap."

Following the attack, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m., the suspect was last seen running near the 100 block of Iranistan Avenue, according to Gilleran.

Anyone with information about the crime can contact the case officer, Detective John Knapp, at 203-581-5251. Additionally, citizens can also leave information on the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (203-576-8477).