WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (WHDH) — A man wanted for attempted murder in Melrose has been arrested in Westborough, authorities said.

Police said John Ferreira, 54, broke into the Vinton Street home of two woman he is acquainted with and violently attacked them over the weekend.

Melrose Police Chief Michael Lyle said one of the woman was tied up, and when a second woman came home and intervened, she was attacked as well.

7News has a reporter on the way and will have more information as it develops.

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