Marion Mayor Tony Long Attacked
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A Marion man is facing an assault charge tonight — after he’s arrested for allegedly attacking Marion Mayor Tony Long.
Police Chief Carlton Hogue says 31 tear old Lionel Hinton is charged with — Assaulting a Public Official.
Hogue says Hinton showed up at city hall yesterday morning — and attacked the mayor in his office.
Hogue says Hinton is the husband of the city clerk — who also works at city hall.
He says the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Hinton is out on bail after posting 50-thousand dollars bond.
