LYNN — A man struck on the head Friday night behind the EZ Shop convenience store on Chestnut Street is “in very serious” condition in a Boston hospital, said Police Chief Kevin Coppinger.
Coppinger said police responded at 9:49 p.m. to a call reporting a man on the ground behind the Chestnut and Goodridge Street store. He said the 46-year-old man sustained a skull fracture after being struck with a blunt object.
Police located a vehicle possibly used by an individual or individuals involved in the assault.
“We’re investigating this as a possible robbery assault,” Coppinger said.