Lowell Assault Suspect To Be Arraigned - Victim In Critical Condition

WOBURN - Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent William Taylor have announced that Robert Girard, 24, of Lowell is scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court tomorrow on a charge of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. Girard was arrested today following a fight which resulted in the victim being taken to the hospital. He is currently in critical condition.

The incident occurred in the area of 710 Lakeview Avenue in Lowell this afternoon after two vehicles carrying the defendant and victim pulled onto the property. There was an altercation at the scene which is under investigation. Authorities say the defendant and the victim are known to each other.

The charge against this defendant is an allegation and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This incident is being investigated by the Lowell Police Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office.