WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – A 25-year-old city man was arrested after police say he attacked another man during a confrontation inside a Kidder Street hotel.
The incident happened Friday morning around 10:10 a.m., according to Wilkes-Barre City Police.
Officers said the altercation began when the suspect accused the victim of being involved with the mother of his child.
Key Points
- Police say 25-year-old Terell Higgins was arrested after assaulting a 51-year-old man inside a Wilkes-Barre hotel.
- The victim told police Higgins bit his thigh during the attack.
- Officers located and arrested Higgins, who was transported to police headquarters for processing.
Argument turns violent
According to investigators, the victim told officers that Higgins repeatedly knocked on his hotel room door before the confrontation escalated into violence. The suspect allegedly punched and bit the victim during the struggle.
The victim, a 51-year-old Wilkes-Barre man, reported that Higgins bit his thigh before fleeing the scene. Police later found Higgins nearby and took him into custody without further incident.
Suspect taken into custody
Authorities said Higgins was transported to Wilkes-Barre City Police headquarters for processing. The department did not immediately release details on potential charges or whether the victim required medical treatment following the assault. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
