Watervliet man charged in Troy assault

A Watervliet man is now facing charges in connection to an alleged assault in the city of Troy. He was accused of attacking a man at his home on 2nd Avenue, investigators said. Both men connected online, they said.

The alleged attack began while they were having a conversation inside the victim’s home.

Police said the 21-year-old started attacking the other man and choking him.

That suspect is now facing charges of attempted murder, assault, and robbery. He remains at the Rensselaer County Jail.