Police: man claims to be devil, attacks stranger

PORT ST. LUCIE - Authorities say a homeless Treasure Coast man claimed to be the devil and attacked another man outside a Port St. Lucie convenience store.

The victim told police that a man, later identified as 53-year-old John Eugene Yale Jr., approached him early Monday morning and began speaking with him.

After a few minutes, Yale shouted, "I am the Devil and I am going to kill you."

A reports says Yale jammed his thumbs into the man's eyes, which were caused to bleed. The victim told police he hit Yale and ran home. Officers found Yale nearby a short time later.

Yale was charged with aggravated battery. He was being held on $20,000 bail.