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Man has hand cut off by machete in fight

A man in Lowell has had his hand cut off by a machete-wielding attacker during a fight, before getting it re-attached in hospital.

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A Massachusetts man who had his hand cut off by a machete during a fight has had the hand re-attached, and authorities say the suspect has been ordered held without bail.

Police responded to a Lowell public housing project at about 10:30 pm on Wednesday and found only the hand because the victim ran away screaming.

His family told authorities the hand has been re-attached at a hospital.

The suspect, 54-year-old Domingo Ayala, was ordered held without bail Thursday pending a hearing to determine whether he is dangerous. He faces charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Prosecutors say the victim got into an argument with the suspect's son, and at some point Ayala retrieved the machete.


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