CUMBERLAND — A city man was arrested after attempting to assault several people with brass knuckles Sunday near a South End housing complex, according to Cumberland Police.
The victims ran to safety in the area of First Street and Jane Frazier Village before city police officers arrived and took Alan Kareem Young into custody without further incident.
Young, 42, was charged with multiple counts of attempted first-degree assault and deadly weapon use charges and other crimes before he was placed in the Allegany County Detention Center.
Residents told police that Young stole car keys from a victim before an argument ensued and he attempted to assault other people.
No injuries were reported.