Oceanside man arrested after alleged assault on 80-year-old man

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An Oceanside man was arrested by Nassau County police on March 12 at 12:30 p.m. after an alleged assault at a local business.

According to a release from the Nassau County Police Department, John Hopkins, 39, was arrested after allegedly engaging in a verbal and physical altercation with an 80-year-old victim at H& R Block, 3446 Long Beach Road in Oceanside. Police said the two had an argument that led to Hopkins allegedly punching him in the face.

The unidentified victim suffered pain and swelling, and was bleeding from his right cheek. A Nassau County police medic treated him at the scene.

Hopkins was charged with second-degree assault and was arraigned Saturday in Mineola.