A suspect has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan.

Fall River police said on Facebook that 31-year-old Coree Gonzales was being detained in connection with the stabbing on Tuesday morning when he assaulted four police officers, leading to his arrest. He was charged with four counts of assault and battery on a police officer and arraigned Tuesday afternoon.

A not guilty plea was entered on Gonzales’ behalf, and he’s being held without bail pending a mental health hearing.

Mayor Paul Coogan told 12 News he believes the Gonzales has “severe mental health issues.”

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