Two Norwich residents injured with what is believed to be hatchet-type weapon
Norwich — Two people were injured, with what police believe to be a hatchet-style weapon, during an altercation Tuesday at a Cliff Street residence, police said.
Police said they responded about 4:21 p.m. to a reported assault at 36 Cliff St. and found two injured victims.
"This incident is believed to be a targeted attack against the two victims," who both lived at the residence, police said.
Both victims suffered lacerations that were not life-threatening, police said.
The department asks people with more information to call (860) 886-5561, the Norwich Police Tip Line or Investigating Detective Steve Callender at (860) 886-5561, ext. 3154.
This is a developing story.
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