Nottingham Knife Assault Leads To Attempted Murder Charge: Police

NOTTINGHAM, MD — A man was charged with attempted first-degree murder and other offenses in connection with a crime in Nottingham this week, officials said. His victim was injured, police reported.

Michael Smith, 27, assaulted another man with a knife before 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the unit block of Beyda Court, according to police.

The 27-year-old victim was hospitalized, while Smith was arrested at the scene, officials said.

Smith, who lives in the unit block of Beyda Court, was charged with the following:

• Attempted first-degree murder
• Attempted second-degree murder
• First-degree assault
• Second-degree assault
• Using a dangerous weapon with intent to injure

Smith is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bail, court records show, following a bail review hearing Monday, March 29, in Baltimore County District Court.