A man has been arrested after he allegedly snuck into his neighbor's house and attacked him with a hammer after his house caught fire in Derby.
Police said they were called to a reported fire at a home on Roosevelt Drive around 3 a.m. Friday.
The police department said there were reports that a homeowner snuck into his neighbor's house with a hammer and struck him. The extent of injuries is unknown.
When police found the man, he had metal plates taped to his body, acting as makeshift body armor, police said.
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The man is facing charges for assaulting an officer, home invasion and disorderly conduct.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
