WILLIMANTIC, CT. (WFSB) - A man was arrested for slashing a person with a kitchen knife during an argument in Willimantic Wednesday afternoon.

Police say that at around 2:40 p.m., units responded to the area of North Street on a report of an assault.

Officers found the victim on scene and treated them for non-life threatening injuries. They were later released from the hospital.

Police say that the suspect, 49-year-old Alberto Hernandez, had engaged in an argument with the victim before using a large kitchen knife to slash the victim on the right side of their head.

He attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by officers.

Hernandez is charged with 1st degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon, and breach of peace.

He is being held on a $250,000 bond and is set to appear in c

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