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Police: Man Arrested At Dover International Speedway Following Assault Of Team Owner

DOVER, Del. (CBS) -- The Dover Police Department were called to the infield of the Dover International Speedway in reference to the assault on Friday.

The incident happened just before 11 a.m.

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Lawrence Hayden, a 33-year-old former crew member/employee of a NASCAR Xfinity Series race team, and team owner 56-year-old Jerry Hataway were involved in a verbal argument over Hayden's employment with the team.

During that argument, Hayden began punching Hataway causing Hataway to suffer a broken jaw.

Hataway was initially treated at the Fan Care Center at Dover International Speedway and was later transferred to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for further treatment for his injuries.

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Hayden was taken into custody by the Dover Police Department without incident and charged with one count of Assault 2nd Degree.

Hayden was given a $500 secured bond on the single charge.

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