WORCESTER – Two men, both 72-years-old, were assaulted inside a Park Ave. Dunkin’ during the morning on Tuesday.
According to the Worcester Police Department (WPD), a 72-year-old man was sitting with friends when approached by a man asking for money. When the group declined to give the man money, they say he became upset and left the store.
About six minutes later the man allegedly re-entered the store wearing a black ski mask and struck the 72-year-old man several times. When another man, also 72-years-old, attempted to intervene, that man was also struck. One of the men was transported to a local hospital with a broken nose.
the WPD says officers identified the man, Manuel Santiago, 30, using surveillance video from the store. The officers at the scene issued a “be on the lookout” alert for Santiago.
While officer searched the area for Santiago, a new report from near Dollar Tree, at 50 Mill St., was received by police. That report said a man was harassing customers in the area.
In response to that call, Santiago was arrested and faces charges of:
- Assault and Battery on a Person over 60 (x2)
- Furnishing a False Name to Police After Arrest
Editor’s note: The information provided in this report is based on recent events as described by police. The claims within are allegations by police which may be challenged by the accused in court.
