Derby police arrest man after bar fight involving 20 people; 2 stabbed

DERBY — Police arrested a man after an early Wednesday morning bar fight involving 20 people resulted in two stabbings.
Alexander Zeilik, 32, of 128 Main St., is charged with assault in the first degree and reckless endangerment in the first degree. He is being held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court March 1, police said.
Police arrived at 1:18 a.m. at Breaktime at Jak's, a billiard center located at 137 Main St., to a report of a bar fight involving 20 people. Police said patrons suffered various injuries, including two with stab wounds, and were transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital and Griffin Hospital for their injuries. One 26-year-old man was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital with multiple stab wounds and is in stable condition, according to police. Police said a knife was recovered at the scene.
Police said witnesses are still being interviewed and more arrests are expected. Anyone with any information from the incident is asked to call the police department at 203-735-7811.