Magnolia– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Magnolia man after he physically assaulted a victim.

The incident occurred on March 18, 2019, at approximately 10:16 p.m., when Troopers where dispatched to the unit block of  E. Walnut Street, Magnolia for a report of a fight.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the victim, a 49-year-old male from Magnolia.  The victim advised that he was at his friends residence when a subject that he was unfamiliar with entered the house and began arguing with him.  The victim proceeded to go outside, when the subject followed and a physical altercation ensued.  The subject then bit the victim causing him serious injury to his hand.  The suspect took off on a bike prior to the arrival of the police.

Troopers were able to locate the suspect on his bike in the area.  The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Lionel Thompson, was taken into custody without incident.  Thompson was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with Assault Second Degree (Felony).

The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with a serious injury to his hand.

Thompson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $4,000.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:031919 1834

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