NORWICH – The Norwich Police Department released more information today about the recent first-degree assault case in the City of Norwich.

Bradley W. Flood, 54, of Willard Court was charged with first-degree assault, a class B felony, following an incident at Willard Court earlier this week.

According to a statement from the Norwich Police Department, at approximately 4:55 p.m. on Tuesday the department received a phone call from a Mobile Crisis Assessment Team that asked them to check the welfare of an individual.

“An officer responded and it was learned that sounds could be heard form inside the residence; however, no one would answer the door,” stated the police.

Police added an officer then began checking the exterior of the residence, before noticing the victim lying on the floor.

“The victim called out to the officer and reported that they were injured and needed help,” police said. “The officer forcefully gained entry into the residence through the front door and located the victim in the front door.”