a felton man is recovering in a bay area trauma center after being assaulted in downtown santa cruz early friday morning. santa cruz police officers responded to reports of an attack near maple and cedar streets at about 3:15 a.m. the 22 year old victim said that two men struck him in the face with a metal pipe. witnesses reported seeing the suspects get into a silver honda. anyone who might have witnessed this attack is asked to contact the anonymous crime tip line at 420-5995.
