(Park Hills) A man is awaiting charges after he and another man were involved in a fight Thursday night in Park Hills.

Police Chief Richard McFarland says the fight, involving knives, took place near Third and Simmons streets.

The suspect’s name has not been released, pending filing of formal charges from the St. Francois County prosecuting attorney.

Chief McFarland says they are seeking charges of first degree assault and armed criminal action and possibly a trespassing charge.

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