By Bay City News.
A 20-year-old Redwood City man was charged with assault with a baseball bat after a man was hit in the head with a bat while walking in the North Central section of San Mateo, police said Friday.
Alfredo Prieto Martínez fled the area of North Railroad Avenue near Tilton Avenue after the attack around 5:24 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Authorities found the victim with a cut on his head and bleeding from his mouth. He was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Officers were able to obtain a description of Prieto Martínez, the car he left in and the direction he was going. He was found in Redwood City, where he was arrested.
Anyone with relevant information regarding the incident is asked to contact the San Mateo Police Department at (650) 522-7700.
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