Police have arrested a man after a bloody brawl at a Hamden restaurant in June nearly resulted in the death of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend, police said.
Dillon Ryan is facing multiple charges including assault after he got into a physical altercation June 6 at Eli's on Whitney in Hamden with his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend's 25-year-old boyfriend, police said. The restaurant is located at 2392 Whitney Avenue.
Ryan headbutted his ex's boyfriend, breaking his nose, police said. He also threw a heavy glass at his head and the glass cut his girlfriend's shoulder when it shattered, according to police.
The male victim was minutes from death due to loss of massive amounts of blood, medical personnel told police. Hamden Fire Rescue treated him on scene for a large head wound and he also suffered from a broken nose, fractured skull and concussion, police said. A major artery in his head was also severed in the fight, police said. He was rushed to Yale-New Haven hospital. His condition is unknown and his identity hasn't been released.
Police obtained a warrant for Ryan and he turned himself into police on Oct. 29. Officers charged Ryan with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Ryan was held in custody on a $75,-000 bond. He was arraigned in Meriden Superior Court on Oct. 29.
