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Bathroom man charged with assault after attack on Trump supporter at grocery store
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Bathroom man charged with assault after attack on Trump supporter at grocery store

A Bath man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking a stranger in a grocery store over a “Trump 2024” hat, police said Friday. The altercation reportedly began when the man confronted the victim about their political attire, escalating into a violent exchange.

Police have identified the suspect as 60-year-old Robert Yott, who is accused of striking the victim multiple times in the mouth and head. The attack left the victim with broken teeth and a bleeding mouth, authorities said.

Yott was arrested and charged with felonious assault and criminal trespass. He is being held in the Steuben County Jail pending arraignment.

Bathroom man charged with assault after attack on Trump supporter at grocery storeBathroom man charged with assault after attack on Trump supporter at grocery store