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Man Attacks Neighbor With Hedge Clippers: PD

Police say the two neighbors have a history of not getting along.

A fight between neighbors ended with minor injuries when one neighbor attacked the other with hedge clippers, Escondido Police officials said. 

The dispute happened at approximately 1:31 p.m. Wednesday on the 2400 block of Fallbrook Place in Escondido, Escondido Police Lt. Owens said. 

The two got into a fight over hedges on the property, Owens said. 

At one point, a 73-year-old man used hedge clippers to attack his 53-year-old neighbor, causing minor cut injuries. 

The 53-year-old responded by throwing a punch at the 73-year-old, police said. 

No one is pressing charges at this time, Owens said. 

Police say the two neighbors have a history of not getting along. 

No other information was immediately available.

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