Early Monday morning, the Milford Police Department Patrol Division responded to a call from Milford Hospital regarding a male patient with a significant hand injury. Following the investigation, police have arrested 39-year-old Claudnei Leonidio Batista on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The alleged assault took place at an East Main St. residence in Milford, where the victim, who knew the attacker, suffered a large laceration to his hand.
According to a post by the Milford Police on social media, officers visited the hospital at approximately 2:03 AM to interview the victim about the incident. With the details they were able to gather, they proceeded to quickly locate the scene of the crime. At 4:55 AM, patrol officers arrived at the residence and found evidence to support the victim's account, noticing a scattering of dry blood around the apartment and a shattered glass believed to have been the weapon used in the attack.
As a result of their findings, Batista was arrested and is currently facing charges. The Milford Police provided a contact for further inquiries, directing them to [email protected]. They also reminded the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The original report can be found on the Police Department of Milford, Massachusetts' Facebook.
Details on the circumstances surrounding the altercation have yet to fully emerge, and the Police Department has not released further information about the motive or the condition of the victim post-attack. The charge levied against Batista is serious, with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon generally indicating the alleged intent to bodily harm another person using an object that could cause serious injuries or death. The Milford community is sure to be following the case closely as it progresses through the legal system.
