Man Accused Of Slashing Victim's Face Jailed Without Bail

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A man who allegedly slashed a victim in the face Wednesday near San Francisco's Union Square after the victim declined a request for money has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.

In addition to attempted murder, officers also arrested Ryan Baker, 39, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with serious bodily injury, aggravated mayhem and an enhancement of great bodily injury, as well as probation violation.

The assault happened around 10:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Powell Street, where Baker allegedly approached the 34-year-old male victim and asked for money. When the victim said he didn't have any, Baker allegedly began yelling and brandished a knife, cutting the victim's face before running away, police said.

When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from a large laceration to his face described by police as "severe." The victim was taken to a hospital for his injuries, which were not considered life-threatening, according to police.

After police circulated a description along with surveillance photos of Baker, later on Wednesday a witness alerted officers of someone matching the description standing near a bus stop by Alemany Boulevard and Justin Drive. There, officers located Baker and arrested him, police said.

Baker remains in custody and is being held without bail, according to jail records.

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