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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Madison police arrest suspect after beating male victim in State Street battery

Madison Police located and arrested 23-year-old Deonte Thompson for beating a Madison man and disorderly conduct at State Street Brats early Sunday morning.

According to Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain, the 19-year-old victim was in the establishment located at 603 State Street at approximately 1 a.m. Thompson approached the victim from behind the restaurant and proceeded to beat him.

The victim told police Thompson punched and beat him several times in the head. According to DeSpain, he suffered numerous facial injuries, including a fat lip and bleeding.

DeSpain said there was no known motive for the incident, and the victim has no connection with Thompson. The assailant fled the bar with another individual.

Police located the assailant with the help of a thorough description from the victim.

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