PLYMOUTH, MA. (THECOUNT) — Derek Harkins, whose hometown was not revealed, has been identified as the male golfer charged with biting off another man’s finger during a brawl at a Massachusetts golf course.
Harkins, 46, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on charges of assault and battery, mayhem and disturbing the peace, according to police.
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Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri says two foursomes were on the 18th hole at Southers Marsh Golf Club on Friday evening when there was some sort of altercation. He did not say what sparked it. source
The 57-year-old victim from Marshfield had a finger bitten off “to the knuckle,” officials say.
He was rushed to an area hospital but doctors could not successfully reattach the digit.
His identity wasn’t released.
It could not be determined if Harkins has retained a lawyer.