East Hampton Man Charged for Violent Southington Bar Incident

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Two men have been charged in connection with a violent incident at a Southington bar four months ago, police said.

Marcin Szwedo, 29, of Hamden and Kieda Mariusz, 34, of East Hampton, surrendered on April 20 after learning that warrants had been issued for their arrests, police said.

Police said the warrants stemmed from an disturbance that occurred at the Hollywood Bar and Lounge in
last December. Kieda and Szwedo allegedly entered an employees only area of the business and were asked to return to the areas that open to the public, according to the warrants.

A short time later, Szwedo and Kieda approached the employee who asked them to remain in the public areas along with another employee, according to the warrants.

Kieda then headbutted and struck the first employee in the face and they fought, according to the warrants.
The second employee began to intervene and Szwedo allegedly attacked him, spun him around and both fell down some steps to the ground, according to the warrants.

Other employees began to intervene and Kieda and Szwedo fled the establishment, police said.

Both employees were transported an area hospital. According to the warrants, one employee needed stitches and suffered a broken nose and the second employee suffered injuries to his leg, knee and shoulder.

Szwedo and Kieda were charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace, police said. Each posted a $50,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on April 30, police said.

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