MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO MURDER IN LATE-NIGHT NORTON AXE AND KNIFE ATTACK

NORTON, Mass. — A 34-year-old local man faces multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to murder, after allegedly attacking two people with an axe and a knife late Monday night, according to the Norton Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to a residential property on Faith Way at approximately 11:40 p.m. following emergency calls reporting a violent disturbance involving weapons.

Upon arriving at the scene, responding officers located two victims, an adult male and an adult female. According to police reports, the male victim stated that the suspect, identified by authorities as 34-year-old Jake Callanan, stabbed him in the hand with a knife and physically assaulted him before turning to assault the female victim.

Emergency medical services were called to the scene to evaluate both individuals. The male victim sustained injuries from the stabbing and physical altercation and was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment. His current condition has not been released. The female victim was evaluated by paramedics at the site but declined further medical transportation.

Callanan was taken into custody by Norton police officers without further incident. Following his arrest, he was booked and subsequently arraigned in district court.

Authorities confirmed that Callanan faces a slate of criminal charges stemming from the violent incident:

• Assault with intent to murder
• Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
• Assault and battery on a person 60 years of age or older
• Threats to commit a crime (two counts)

The Norton Police Department has not released details regarding a potential motive for the assault or the exact relationship between Callanan and the two victims. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack remains active and ongoing.