Cambridge man arrested after hitting security guard in Somerville

By George P. Hassett A Cambridge man struck an AJ Wright security guard with a bicycle lock July 15, according to police. Henry Sousa, 58, of 8 Dana St., Cambridge, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Police were called to the AJ Wright on Somerville Avenue after Sousa allegedly loitered there for hours and refused to leave. Sousa allegedly picked up a bicycle lock and struck a loss prevention officer in her hand, police said.

He immediately fought with responding officers while shouting profanities, police said. After a brief struggle, he was handcuffed.