UPDATED: Police charge 3 men in Westerly beating

Westerly — Three people, including a man from Stonington, were recently arrested for allegedly assaulting a local funeral director outside a sports club last month.

Alexander Newhall, 20, of Stonington, Robert Austin, 21, of Westerly, and Tony Hill, 45, of Westerly, were each charged with simple assault/battery, disorderly conduct and conspiracy.

Police Chief Edward W. St. Clair said Friday more arrests are expected.

Police said the men allegedly assaulted 44-year-old David Poisson outside Cleats Sports Club at the Alley Katz Bowling Center.

Poisson sustained numerous injuries, including a broken nose.

St. Clair said Poisson had a confrontation with one of the attackers days prior to the assault.

The investigation is ongoing.