Man arrested for machete attack

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Guam - David San Nicolas Mesa, 56, is behind bars for attempted murder and aggravated assault. Mesa is accused of attacking a 60-year-old victim with a machete. Police say the two men have a long history of animosity.

The victim was treated at the hospital for defensive wounds on both his arms and was released.

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