A Fulton man is in the Callaway County Jail after 2 separate reports of assault last (Friday) night.

According to the Fulton Police Department a witness saw 32 year old Brandon D. Byrd throw a firework in the chest of a 52 year old woman at around 9:47 at the 100 block of West 9th street.

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Byrd fled the scene, and police say a 2nd assault was called in at 10:49 in the 400 block of West 4th street, where Byrd allegedly struck a 53 year old man in the face several times.

Authorities say they located Byrd near Memorial Park and after a brief foot pursuit he was taken into custody.