Braintree man arrested for ABDW

Assault Investigation

On August 8, 2014 at approximately 3:20AM Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Quincy Center MBTA station for a report of a stabbing. Quincy Police also responded to assist. Subsequent to an investigation Erik Manley, 37, of Braintree was placed into custody for Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon. The victim, a 35 year old male from Weymouth, was transported to a local area hospital for a NON life threatening injury. The facts and circumstance leading to the incident are being investigated by Transit Police detectives.

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.