WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A man is facing assault to murder and mayhem charges after police say he stabbed a person in the face during a large fight in Worcester over the weekend.
Jason Rennie, 33, of Worcester, was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including armed assault to murder, mayhem, two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace, according to the Worcester Police Department.
Officers responding to a report of a fight in a parking lot at 73 Winter Street around 2 a.m. observed a large crowd and a chaotic scene, police said. They were then led to the stabbing victim, who was suffering from a serious eye injury.
The victim was taken to an area hospital. There was no immediate word on their condition.
Rennie was later tracked down and taken into custody following a brief foot chase in the area of Temple and Grafton streets.
It’s not clear when Rennie will be called to court.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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