MARLBOROUGH – A Marlborough resident is facing several charges after he allegedly attacked another man with a machete.
According to information provided by Marlborough police to the Metrowest Daily News, the incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, July 9.
Police responded to 152 Broad St. on reports of a man suffering a serious injury. According to Metrowest Daily News, the victim had a “deep” wrist laceration. The victim reportedly told police that he was attacked by a stranger, who was later identified by neighbors as Abel Hernandez.
Hernandez was located by police walking along Hildreth Street around 10:40 p.m.; he was arrested.
According to the report, police have not found the machete.
On July 10, Hernandez was taken to Marlborough District Court, where he was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, causing serious bodily injury; mayhem; and possession of a Class C drug.
Hernandez is currently being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing, which was scheduled for July 11.
