Karkala: A man, who was facing multiple cases, got injured after being attacked by lethal weapons, on Monday at Doopadakatte, Attur.

William D’Souza (45) is said to be the injured person. He had many cases on him and recently he was come out of the jail.

William was rushed to the local government hospital as he was collapsed due to the attack. Later he was taken to the Manipal hospital for better treatment. In hospital William said to the police that Harish Poojary of Baidal and Annaiah had attacked on him.

There is no clear information about Annaiah as he is not located from anywhere near Karkala, but Harish has been identified as a local person. Accused were not found as they flew from the spot soon after the attack.

Previously in 2014 William has attacked Harish Poojary at Cherkadottu. Harish owns a tempo. Due to the attack Harish spent next six months in the hospital. It is suspected that the present incident is related with the previous attack and Harish might have taken the revenge.

William was arrested by the police for attacking Harish and he came out after completing his imprisonment. Later he was once again arrested by the police for possessing pistol, ammunition, knives and other lethal weapons illegally. The complaint was given by his mother. He came out of the jail two weeks ago.

Police said that William D’Souza’s name had often heard in incidents of violence, theft, sale of hooch, posing of life threat and other caes.