New London police investigate Friday night assault that put man in hospital
New London — City police are investigating an assault that occurred late Friday and left a man injured.
A report of an assault brought officers to the Millennium Inn at 14 Colman St. about 10:50 p.m. Friday. They found a man bleeding from his mouth and with a cut on his head. Police said he'd been knocked unconscious by his assailant, who they said was known to him.
The injured man was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said in a news release.
Officers canvassed the area where the incident was reported and gathered evidence, the release said, and they continue to investigate. Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact city police by calling (860) 447-5269, ext. 0, or through the anonymous tip line by texting "NLPDTip" and the information to 847411.
Comment threads are monitored for 48 hours after publication and then closed.
