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Police arrested a man who allegedly used a hatchet in a drunken attack on another man at a Utah Transit Authority bus stop in southeast Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City police Detective Robert Ungricht said the two men were waiting for a bus at 2250 S. Highland Drive about 5 p.m. Monday. An argument broke out over whether the suspect was too drunk to board the bus, culminating in the suspect charging the other man with the hatchet.
The victim was able to avoid being hit and eventually wrestled the weapon away from the suspect, throwing the hatchet into the street.
Police, responding to a 911 call about the fight, arrested the suspect near the bus stop. The victim, who had boarded the bus, was found by police and returned to the scene for questioning.
The 36-year-old suspect was booked into the Salt Lake County jail on suspicion of third-degree felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, carrying and attempting to use a dangerous weapon in a fight, and public intoxication. He also was wanted on several arrest warrants related to past alleged DUI, assault and traffic violations.
He remained behind bars Tuesday in lieu of nearly $4,100 bail.
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