BROCKTON, Mass. — A man was taken into custody in Brockton overnight after he allegedly stabbed and assaulted two men with a beer bottle.
According to Brockton police, officers responded around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible shooting. They arrived and found two adult men suffering from injuries consistent with a stabbing and an assault with a beer bottle.
They were both transported to the hospital with injuries appearing to be non-life threatening.
Police arrested 33-year-old Mexil Wawens of Brockton and charged him with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
No shots had been fired during the incident, which is under investigation, according to police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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