PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A suspect was arrested for assault and battery in Palmer Sunday afternoon.

According to the Palmer Police Department, shortly before 5 p.m., officers responded to a downtown residence for reports of a fight.

As officers arrived, one person was about to leave.

Authorities said it was quickly discovered that the individual had struck someone else with a shovel several times, causing cuts and minor injuries.

The suspect was arrested for battery with a dangerous weapon.

This incident is currently under investigation by the Palmer Police Department.

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