Man Slams Victim To Ground, Bites Her Cheek, Arm: Cops

EAST HAMPTON, NY — An East Hampton man was arrested after he allegedly slammed a woman to the ground, then bit her cheek and arm, police said.

According to East Hampton Town Police, Christopher Verity, 24, was arrested on Feb. 1 at 10:30 p.m. and charged with third degree criminal mischief, damaging another person's property, in an amount greater than $250, a felony, after he intentionally damaged the victim's Samsung cell phone, causing an estimated damage of $400.

He was also charged with third degree assault with intent to cause physical injury after he slammed the victim to the ground on her right side, "causing substantial pain, dizziness and trouble breathing," police said. He then bit her left cheek and right arm, "causing substantial pain, swelling and lacerations to her left cheek and right arm" and requiring medical attention, police said.

In addition, Verity poured a full glass of beer on his victim and was charged with second degree harassment, a violation.

He was released into the custody of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, police said.

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