SHELTON – A local man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in a violent attack on a 32-year-old man on St. Patrick’s Day.
Daniel Zeleznik, 23, of 187 Howe Ave. was arrested Saturday. According to police, the victim of the attack was found unconscious and bleeding heavily from the face and head at the intersection of Coram Avenue and Kneen Street shortly after midnight on St. Patrick’s Day by passersby.
Detectives investigated throughout last week and arrested Zeleznik Saturday on a warrant at his home.
He was charged with assault in the first degree and conspiracy to commit assault in the first degree. He posted a $100,000 bond and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.
The victim was in critical condition for two days at Bridgeport Hospital, suffering severe head and facial injuries that require plastic surgery to correct, police said.
Zeleznik is due in Derby Superior Court April 9. Anyone with information about the assault is asked to call Shelton Police at 203-924-1544.
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