According to court records, he noticed 39-year-old Patrick M. Woolson pacing in the hallway when he was finished showering. Without saying a word, Woolson entered the bathroom and threw an acidic substance on the victim from a container, then attacked him with a knife.<\/p>\n
The victim fought back and forced Woolson to the ground. He yelled for help, and two other men rushed in to help Woolson.<\/p>\n
The victim was in so much pain that he was unable to speak to officers.<\/p>\n
An officer saw burns to the left side of the victim\u2019s face and left shoulder, and blood on his clothes.<\/p>\n
He followed the ambulance to the hospital. After the victim emerged from decontamination and initial treatment, he spoke to the officer in his room.<\/p>\n
He said he could not recall a negative interaction with Woolson.<\/p>\n
The victim lost feeling in the area of the chemical burns.<\/p>\n
Before the officer left the hospital, the victim was being prepared for transport to a burn unit.<\/p>\n
The specific category of chemical used in the attack wasn\u2019t identified in the affidavit.<\/p>\n
Information on the victim\u2019s medical condition was unavailable.<\/p>\n
Woolson was charged with aggravated and simple assault and reckless endangerment. He was committed to Berks County Jail in lieu of $25,000 to await a hearing following arraignment Saturday before District Judge Ann L. Young in Reading Central Court.<\/p>\n
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