Crime & Safety

Victim Struck In Face With Beer Bottle In Norwich Incident: Report

A person was hit in the face with a beer bottle in the ArtSpace Norwich apartments parking lot early Monday morning.

NORWICH, CT — A victim suffered "significant facial trauma" after being hit in the face with a beer bottle in the ArtSpace Norwich apartments parking early Monday morning, according to The New London Day. Backus Hospital notified police at 5:07 a.m. regarding a patient suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

Police investigated and believe that several people were drinking in the parking lot at 35 Chestnut St. when a disturbance occurred. The victim, who was among those drinking, was struck in the face with a beer bottle and suffered a laceration, The New London Day reported.

The incident is under investigation.

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