Man Attacks Father With Christmas Tree
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(December 3, 2008)--A Florida man who lives with his parents has been charged with attacking his father with a Christmas tree and its metal stand, authorities said.

According to the Manatee County sheriff's report, Thomas Edward Lackie, 37, was arrested and charged with felony assault last week.

Authorities say he threw the 3-foot Christmas tree at his father but missed.

They say he then tried to use its steel base to strike him.

His father and mother subdued him.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports that he denied trying to strike his father.
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