Man Charged In Hammer Attack During Argument At Milford Business

A Connecticut man was charged with assault after allegedly repeatedly hitting another man with a hammer during an argument at a business.

The area of the hammer attack.
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Kathy Reakes

11/08/2022 12:45 p.m.

The incident took place in New Haven County around 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 at Collegian Movers in Milford.

According to Milford Police, officers responded to the business for a report of an assault.

When officers arrived on the scene, the victim told them Isaac Matos, age 30, of Bridgeport, had put him in a headlock. The victim was able to escape the headlock, but a verbal argument began between the two.

At that point, Matos left the building and returned with a hammer. Matos hit the victim several times in the head with the hammer, police said.

The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of their serious injuries.

Matos was taken into custody and charged with assault and breach of peace.

He is being held on a $75,000 bond.

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