Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Punching, Fracturing Party Guest's Face
Police say Palos Heights man appeared to "randomly" attack the party guest.
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — A Palos Heights man randomly attacked another man during a party, police said. Nicholas McGrath, 23, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery.
According to police, a fight broke out during the early morning hours of June 3, at a house in the 6400 block of 126th Place, Palos Heights. A man was found with multiple facial fractures. Officers said McGrath had “randomly” attacked the man at a bon fire in the yard. McGrath and the party guest apparently knew each other. The party guest was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
Due to the seriousness of the party guest’s injuries, the charges were elevated to a felony, police said. McGrath was arrested earlier this week. McGrath appeared Wednesday at the Bridgeview Courthouse, where bail was set at $25,000. His next court appearance is July 8.
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