Convicted Felon With Box Cutter Accused Of Slashing A Man's Arm

MANCHESTER, NH — An assault on Welch Avenue in Manchester Wednesday led to felony charges against a felon, according to police.

Around 7 p.m., officers were sent to the avenue for a report of an assault. Heather Hamel, MPD spokesperson, said, "Police learned that there had been an altercation between two men and one slashed the other’s arm with a box cutter. Police found the box cutter outside in a bush."

The suspect, William Eades, 60 was charged with first-degree assault and falsifying physical evidence, for allegedly trying to hide the box cutter.

It was learned that Eades had a prior felony conviction. Therefore, he was also charged with Felon in Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

Eades is scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Hillsborough County Superior Court North.