Naked, Bloody Man Assaulted Near Claremont Metrolink Station

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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CLAREMONT - A man wielding a skateboard was arrested Saturday and accused of assaulting a naked man sleeping in some bushes.

The assault was reported near the Metrolink station parking lot, 100 E. First St., August 15 before 7 p.m. A witness reported a naked man running from the location, blood running down his face, according to the Claremont Police Department.

The naked man was chased a man swinging a skateboard, the latter had attempted to steal the other’s property by striking him in the head multiple times.

“Both subjects were detained and LA County Fire responded to provide medical aid. The victim had a deep laceration on his head due to being struck with the skateboard by the suspect,” the Claremont Police Department said.

The naked man was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

The unidentified suspect was booked on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and for being under the influence of a controlled substance. The suspect was also listed as being on active probation for the controlling charge of assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, Claremont Police said.