An East Boston man is accused of violently attacking a man with a hammer outside a popular bakery.

Eric Vargas, 37, was arrested on charges of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon following the incident on Tuesday during early morning rush hour at 6:30 a.m. in Maverick Square.

The victim says he stopped at La Sultana Bakery to get a bite to eat before work.

Suspect asked to use victim's cellphone

Police say Vargas asked him to use his cellphone, but the victim told Vargas he didn't have one.

As the victim left the bakery, he says Vargas was walking around in circles before he was attacked with the hammer.

The brutality of the attack can be seen in pictures the victim shared with WBZ. Blood was gushing from his head and the victim had to get staples in his head.

The victim did

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