Oct 22, 2025

Police: Kan. man attacked with large piece of wood

Posted Oct 22, 2025 12:00 AM

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged violent attack in downtown Lawrene.

Just after 11:30p.m. Monday, police found a man with significant facial injuries near 8th and Massachusetts in Lawrence, according to a social media report from Lawrence Police.

The man told police he was hit several times with a large piece of wood by a man he knew. The suspect had already left the area, but an alert officer found him in Burroughs Creek Park about 2:30 in the morning and took him into custody.  Police released no additional details including the name of the suspect or possible charges.