Man uses Facebook to track down assault suspect

Man uses Facebook to track down assault suspect


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PARK CITY -- A Utah man hunted down his alleged attacker on Facebook.

According to the Deseret News, the man was feeding some stray cats on a vacant lot in Park City last Nov. 25. A man approached him, told him his family owned the land, and hit the man who was feeding the cats.

Police say the attacker went to his truck to get a bat or club. The victim had called police, so the attacker left.

Police say the victim later figured out who owned the land, searched the name of Facebook and found a match. He also later identified the man in a photo lineup.

Prosecutors on Friday charged the suspect, Brooks Richard Finlinson, with aggravated assault.

The Deseret News reports the victim's jaw was broken in several places and will require surgery.

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