MELROSE, 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 and violently attacked two women over the weekend. Ferreira allegedly used a mallet to attack them. Neighbors told 7News the two women are Ferreira’s mother and sister.
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. Police said Ferreira had been living in the house as well and they believe the two other women were in the process of evicting him.
Ferreira now faces several charges, including attempted murder.
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