MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Middletown Police arrest a city man who allegedly attacked a woman Saturday outside the Democratic Headquarters.
Police are charging Joseph Lopez, 56, of Middletown, on a breach of peace in the second degree charge.
A woman had walked out of the building on Court Street when she was walking about 15-20 feet behind Lopez. The victim did not know Lopez and closed the distance between the two of them as she walked.
The suspect allegedly made a statement about how the victim was walking too fast and struck her in the face twice before walking away.
The victim was able to describe the suspect, who was found in the 500 block of Main Street.
Police say the victim had minor injuries to her face and turned down medical attention.
Investigators do not believe the incident was politically motivated, even though it happened outside the Democratic Headquarters.
Bond for Lopez is $25,000.