Man Arrested After Breaking Into Home and Attacking Victim with Bat 1-8-16

Complaint # 50-16-698

Date/Time:  Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at 9:26AM

Location:  1100 Block of Madison Court, Dover, DE 19904

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested 22-year-old Kwan Redding following a domestic related incident on Thursday morning.  At approximately 9:26AM, Redding broke the sliding glass door of a residence in the 1100 Block of Madison Court with a baseball bat.  Once inside, he  assaulted a family member with the bat, causing them serious injuries.  Redding was arrested by arriving officers and charged with the following crimes:
-Home Invasion
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony
-Criminal Mischief

The victim, a 28-year-old male, was treated and later released from Kent General Hospital for his injuries.  Redding was committed to JTVCC in default of $60,100 secured bond.