MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WFSB) - A woman was assaulted in Middletown while leaving Democratic Headquarters on Court Street over the weekend.

Police say a woman was leaving Democratic Headquarters on Nov. 1, walking 15-20 feet behind 56-year-old Joseph Lopez of Middletown.

“She did not know Lopez but closed the distance between the two,” police said.

That is when Lopez abruptly stopped, turned around, made a comment about her walking too fast, and struck her in the face twice before walking away, according to police.

The woman, who has not been identified, suffered minor injuries to her face but did not need medical attention. She was able to provide a description of Lopez to the police and the direction he left.

Lopez was found in the area of 500 Main Street and arrested.

He was charged wi

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