Crime & Safety

Man Arrested For Slashing 4 People In Astoria Bar Brawl

Police arrested a man for slashing four people outside an Astoria bar early Sunday morning.

Police arrested a man for slashing four people outside an Astoria bar early Sunday morning.
Police arrested a man for slashing four people outside an Astoria bar early Sunday morning. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ASTORIA, QUEENS — Police arrested a man for slashing four people outside an Astoria bar early Sunday.

Police say Astoria resident Valon Ahmetovic, 30, attacked the four men outside McCaffrey’s Bar and Grill about 1 a.m. during an argument that started inside the bar.

The victims ranged in age from 30 to 38, according to police. A 31-year-old man went to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment, and the other three refused medical attention.

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Ahmetovic faces assault, harassment, reckless endangerment and weapon charges for the attack.

McCaffrey’s Bar and Grill is located at 28-54 31st St. in Queens.

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