POUGHKEEPSIE – A Town of Poughkeepsie man has been charged by town police with second-degree assault and criminal possession of weapon in the fourth degree for allegedly attacking another man.

Police said the arrest of Albert Hughes, 22, of Cherry Hill Drive stems from an altercation that took place at the Vassar Gardens Apartments on Fulton Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26.

The victim told police he was struck in the face with a metal sign and sign post as he attempted to break up the altercation.

The victim was treated at a local hospital where he received 40 stitches to his chin.

Police investigated and identified Hughes as the suspect. He was arraigned in town court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.