A bouncer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assaulting and seriously injuring a club patron in front of a popular West Hollywood nightclub, authorities said.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the assault suspect and 53-year-old Albert Vasquez were arrested on April 5 around 10:40 p.m. after the hairdresser tried to enter a nightclub without proper identification. It was announced that an altercation and physical altercation had ensued.
“The suspect punched the victim once in the face,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “The victim fell to the ground and was transported to a nearby hospital.”
Vasquez is being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with serious injuries. After he arrived at the hospital, doctors removed part of his scalp.
“His scalp was actually fractured in two places,” the victim’s sister said.
A club security guard has been arrested for assault causing serious bodily injury.
The West Hollywood Sheriff’s Office is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward regarding the alleged assault.
