State Police: Derry Man Hits Woman With Hatchet

DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. - THE PITTSBURGH CHANNEL.com

A man struck a woman in the chest with a hatchet, injuring her Thursday, state police said.

Brian Joseph Maybury, 22, of Derry, remained in police custody at the Westmoreland County Prison on Saturday.

State police said troopers were called to the Dogwood Acres Trailer Park at about 2:15 a.m. Thursday. The unidentified 23-year-old woman suffered severe injuries.

Maybury was charged with aggravated assault.

A motive and the relationship between the assailant and victim were immediately known.

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