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Arrest made in machete attack – Metro US

Arrest made in machete attack

Police have made an arrest in a machete attack that sent a man to hospital with a broken collar bone.

The attack took place Tuesday afternoon at 89 Street and 118 Avenue when a man was first pushed to the ground, then spat on, police said.

When the victim tried to get up he was struck with a machete.

Police, responding to 9-1-1 calls, found a suspect matching the description nearby.

Tyrone Jackson, 20, is charged with assault with a weapon, possession of an offensive weapon and breach of recognizance.