Michigan Man Allegedly Accused Of Assaulting Store Clerk With Frozen Fish: Cops
Apr. 7 2023, Published 5:15 p.m. ET
A man in Michigan has been arrested after he allegedly used a frozen fish as a weapon after getting into an altercation with a store clerk, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Around 7:15 p.m. on April 2, officers say the suspect, later identified as MD Jobul Hussain, 60, became angry with a store clerk at Desi Fruit Market in Warren after being told the fish counter closed at 7:00 p.m. due to Ramadan, Front Page Detectives previously reported..
In a news release, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said, "The suspect then allegedly assaulted the clerk on the head with a four-pound frozen hilsa fish."
He added, "The hilsa fish is a kind of herring."
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, officials said.
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Hussain was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault, according to authorities.
He was arraigned on April 3 and released after posting a $5,000 personal bond, court records show.
His next court date has been set for April 27, officials said.
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“I never thought I’d have to say this, but if you assault someone with a fish in our county you will be prosecuted," Lucido said.
He added, "A frozen fish is dangerous if you use it to hit someone on the head."