Rock Hill, South Carolina Police Department reports that a man, who assaulted another man with a large stick, is being held at York County Detention Center. The 48-year-old man is charged with second-degree assault and battery.
It is alleged that the man assaulted a 38-year-old man because a woman was paying attention to the other man, and not him. The victim reported to police that, while he was sleeping, the man began to strike him with a 3 foot long stick. Further, it is reported that the victim was hit several times in the head, finally fleeing the home. The aggressor was reported to be intoxicated at the time.
At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP we understand that things can get out of hand when people have been drinking. Assault and battery charges are more likely, as well as even more serious charges. If you have been charged with a crime as a result of a night of drinking, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. We have criminal defense attorneys who are prepared to handle your legal problem. For a consultation, call our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.