A man in Pike County was arrested Saturday morning for assaulting his girlfriend.
The victim contacted police from her home to report the assault. Trooper found the victim with a black eye and marks on her neck, head, back and arm. The victim stated her boyfriend, Troy Taylor, struck her three to four times and then struck her on the body with a hammer two times. The victim was transported to the hospital trauma center in West Virginia. The suspect was advised of his rights and he stated he did not strike the victim at all. Authorities took photos of blood spots on the floor, walls and ceiling of the victim’s home.
Kentucky State Police Arrested Taylor at 7:30 Saturday morning.
