Crime & Safety
Fight In Nassau Sends Man To Hospital: Police
The victim was punched repeatedly in the face by Pedro Hernandez, who was charged with assault, police said.
NEW CASSEL, NY — A homeless man was arrested Thursday afternoon in New Cassel.
The male victim, 44, was in a fight with Pedro Hernandez, 42, who struck the victim on the back of the head, police said.
Hernandez also punched the other man several times in the face, authorities said.
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The victim suffered severe injuries to his right eye, nose and lip. He was treated at an area hospital.
Hernandez fled the scene but, police said, he was located a short time later in a parking lot on Prospect Avenue and was placed into custody.
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He is charged with first-degree and second-degree assault and was expected to be arraigned on Friday.
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