(Spencer)– A Spencer man is hospitalized after an early morning assault in the 700 block of First Avenue Southeast in Spencer.
Spencer police say they were called to that location around 2:30 a.m. this (Friday) morning. Officials say the victim, a 26-year-old man, had his hand cut by a sword.
A suspect in the case, 24-year-old Keith Riordan of Spencer, was arrested and charged with willful injury…a class “C” felony.
Police obtained a search warrant for Riordan’s residence at 724 First Avenue Southeast. They eventually recovered the sword at a residence on East Park Street.
Riordan is being held in the Clay county jail on 13-thousand dollars bond.
The victim, who’s name hasn’t been released, is being treated at Spencer Municipal Hospital.
Authorities say a disagreement over Riordan’s phone number allegedly being given out was the motive for the assault.
Spencer police say their investigation continues and more arrests are possible.
