A vicious attack in the quiet town of Milford has led to the arrest of Valdirene Da Cruz Santos, who is accused of biting a local woman's face in a savage break-in. Police were called to their department lobby where they found the victim with a deep facial laceration at about 3:17 a.m. Sunday, Boston 25 News reported.
The incident was a result of an attack by Da Cruz Santos of Worcester, and two males, still unnamed, at the victim's residence. Recovering from the night's events, the victim was treated on the scene by the Milford Fire Department and Community Ambulance – it's expected that she will recover fully, according to first responders at the scene.
According to Patch.com, Da Cruz Santos has been charged with mayhem, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, and breaking and entering a building at nighttime to commit a felony. This attack marks a rare moment of mayhem in Milford, shaking the sense of safety usually felt in this Massachusetts community.
The police, after arresting Da Cruz Santos, announced that the two other male suspects involved in the attack will also be facing charges, bringing justice closer for the victim. The names of these suspects have not yet been released. The community wrestles with the horror of this scenario, waiting for further details to emerge in what appears to be both a random and heinous act.
