NEW HARTFORD — A Utica man is accused of attacking another man at the bus stop at the Sangertown Square Mall Thursday afternoon, according to the New Hartford Police Department.

Police said Edgar Vasquez, 27, of Utica, attacked another man at the bus stop around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, then fled the scene. Responding officers were able to locate Vasquez on Commercial Drive, and he was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit, police stated.

The victim was treated for his injuries at St. Luke's Hospital in New Hartford.

Vasquez is charged with one count of third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, police said.

He is scheduled to appear in New Hartford Town Court.