High school football player back in court

October 11, 2012

Bunker Hill high school student and football player will be back in court for another assault charge.

Justin Dennis Lynch, 18, of 4562 N N.C. 16, Conover was charged with assault with serious injury on Sept. 23. According to court reports, Lynch hit the victim in the face multiple times causing a broken nose, bruises, swelling and a hole in his head that required him to seek emergency medical attention. Lynch paid his unsecured bond of $1,000 and is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 7.

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