Man attacks boys playing basketball with machete

5years ago

Covington news, Kentucky news.

A Kentucky suspect was apprehended after he allegedly attacked a group of kids with a machete as they played in a park.

Esteban Portugues, 35, was charged Friday with second-degree assault after he attacked a 9-year-old boy with the machete and caused him serious wounds. The boy was along with older friends playing basketball when they were chased by Portugues and two other armed men. The children ran for their lives but the victim fell and was assaulted by the suspects. He sustained stabbing injuries to his right shoulder.

Covington police did not reveal details about the incident's motive or the arrest circumstances. They did not determine if the two other suspects were also apprehended.