By SALINA POST
Salina Police Department (SPD) officers arrested a 43-year-old man on requested charges of aggravated battery following an assault in the 700 block of Park Street in Salina on September 24.
According to SPD Cpt. David Villanueva, on Tuesday between 3:21 and 3:30 p.m. a 63-year-old Salina man was attacked from behind while doing yard work.
" He [the victim] was approached from behind and sucker punched, which knocked him to the ground," Villanueva said. "He did not remember a lot, but he was struck in the face, kicked in the ribs, and there were several other injuries that were inflicted."
The victim was transported to Salina Regional Health Center. In addition to the bruising and the kicking, the victim sustained a broken left collarbone and a portion of his left index finger had been bitten off.
While the victim received treatment for his injuries, SPD conducted an investigation. Officers were able to identify and later arrest and charge Wesley Sprague, a 43-year-old Salina resident.
The victim and suspect are known to each other, though the motive for the assault remains unclear. An independent witness provided corroborating information that helped police with the investigation.
Sprague faces requested charges of aggravated battery for knowingly causing great bodily harm.