Brave Bystander Stabbed, Woman Missing After Park Assault

0:00Wednesday evening in Bristol, a brave bystander jumped in to stop an assault on a woman at Bracket Park and ended up slashed across the chest with a box cutter. Police got the call around 5.49 pm about a fight where someone might have a knife. Officers rode up fast, saw two men going at it and shut it down quick. They pinned down 62-year-old Joseph Coup of Bristol as the main suspect. The good Samaritan went to the hospital with injuries that aren't life-threatening, but the woman he tried to help bounce before cops arrived. She's still unidentified, and folks are worried about her safety. Coup is locked up now on charges like first degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and first degree reckless endangerment with a $100,000 bond. Police are digging deeper and need the public's help to track down that woman. If you've got tips, reach out to Officer John Duncan at 860-5-84011. They're grateful for any assist.

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