On the evening of May 23, Prince William police responded to a call for an assault in Manassas.
According to Prince William police, the victim – a 36-year old Manassas man – stated to police that we was working on his vehicle when the suspect – 42-year old Manuel Jesus Hernandez – struck him in the head from behind with a shovel.
Hernandez hit the victim two more times with the shovel, said Prince William police. Witnesses on the scene were able to separate the two individuals.
Prince William police stated that their investigation showed that the assault was not provoked.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries, said Prince William police.
Hernandez has been charged with malicious wounding and is being held without bond.
