Machete Attack Injures Homeless Center Employee

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An Athens man was arrested and charged after he allegedly attacked a homeless center employee with a machete, a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department says.

Police arrested 33-year-old Cedric Smith following the attack on Thursday, June 20. They charged him with aggravated assault and battery and possession of a weapon in the commission of a crime.

Officials say they responded to the Day Center at 240 North Avenue around 4:10 p.m. after reports of an attack with a machete. When they arrived, they found an employee at the center with injuries to his head and face.

“At approximately 4:22 PM, ACCPD officers located the suspect and the weapon,” says police department spokesperson Lt. Jody Thompson.

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation into the attack is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Norris at (762)-400-7165 David.norris@accgov.com.