VISTA — A man was injured when he was attacked by a hatchet-wielding assailant in Vista, authorities said today.
Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched around 11:15 p.m. Thursday to reports of a man suffering from wounds apparently inflicted by a hatchet-like weapon in the 630 block of Sycamore Avenue, according to the law enforcement.
The victim, whose name and age were not made public, was taken to a hospital for treatment, and his injuries were considered non-life-threatening, the department reported.
Police said deputies located the suspect nearby and took the person into custody. A description of the person was not disclosed.
The circumstances surrounding the assault were unclear, but police were investigating.
Authorities urged anyone with further information to call the SDPD or Crime Stoppers at 619-235-8477.
