Fairfield man charged after family altercation; police say victim was not stabbed
Police said 22-year-old Yuri Vahagn Anushyan punched the other individual in the face during the dispute.
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A Fairfield man is facing charges after a family altercation left another person injured, but police say the incident was not a stabbing.
Fairfield police responded Sept. 6 to a family violence incident involving two relatives who became involved in a physical altercation.
Police said 22-year-old Yuri Vahagn Anushyan punched the other individual in the face during the dispute.
The victim also suffered a laceration to the leg, but police said the injury was caused by yardwork equipment and was not the result of a stabbing.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Anushyan was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace.
He was held on a $2,500 bond and was scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Sept. 8.
Officials emphasized there was no significant or prolonged police presence and no threat to the public.
