Crime & Safety

North Wales Man Allegedly Head-Butts Stepson For Taking A Marker, Report Says

He reportedly claimed it was self-defense. But then he added that the victim never hit him back.

A North Wales man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly head-butting his stepson multiple times for stealing a marker, according to a story by the Reporter.

Martin James Smith, 39, of South Third Street, first became angry when his stepson took a marker away from his younger brother, the report states.

The situation escalated and the stepfather began screaming and cursing at the victim, the victim said, according to the report.

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That’s when Smith head-butted and punched the victim multiple times, the report states.

Smith’s breath “reeked of alcohol” when police arrested him, the report states.

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