Man Assaults Uber Driver, Damages Police Cruiser: PD; Stabbing Victim Turns Out to be Robber: PD; Kayaker Rescued: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• Stabbing Victim Turns Out to be Robber: PD

A victim managed to fend off the attackers with a chair leg after the chair was smashed over him, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Man Assaults Uber Driver, Damages Police Cruiser: PD

The man slammed his own head into the police cruiser, which caused a dent, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Cop Justified to Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect: State's Attorney

The suspect indicated to his mother that he wanted to commit "suicide by cop," according to a report.>>>Read More.

• Grandfather Almost Victim of Nearly $10K Phone Scam: Police

The 86-year-old man was told his grandson was in jail and that bail money was needed. The money was in transit when he had second thoughts.>>>Read More.

• Police Rescue Stranded Kayaker

The kayak capsized and sank after being hit by the wake of a power boat.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• GE Officially a Boston-Based Company
• UConn Study: Being the Primary Breadwinner is Bad for Men’s Psychological Well-Being and Health
• Multiple People Injured in Shooting Outside Bar
• YMCA Mini Buses Damaged in Fire

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