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Arrest made in connection to "fairy" assault

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police have arrested John David Wood in connection to a November 1 assault in the 500 block of West Magnolia Avenue.

According to police, a male dressed in a Halloween costume approached an 18 year old male, assaulted him by punching him in the face and then fled; as he was walking.

Further investigation resulted in Wood being developed as a suspect and positively identified as the individual responsible for assaulting the victim. The victim was treated at EAMC for serious injuries he sustained, resulting in a felony assault second degree warrant being issued.

Wood was located by Auburn Police, taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail where he was being held on a $25,000 bond.