Torrington police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed an assault that left a man in critical condition Wednesday night.
Authorities said they responded to East Main Street near the Smoke Toke store for a reported assault at about 7:40 p.m.
Responding officers found a 53-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive on the sidewalk. He was taken to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, according to police. He is now in stable condition.
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Witnesses told police that a verbal fight happened before the assault. The suspect allegedly fled the scene in a Chevrolet Trax before officers arrived at the scene.
Authorities said the two men were unknown to each other. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department at 860-489-2090 in reference to case 23-29989.
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