Judgment modified, as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, by reversing the conviction for assault in the second degree and vacating the sentence imposed thereon. As so modified, judgment affirmed, and new trial ordered as to the seventh count of the indictment charging defendant with assault in the second degree.
It is reversible error to submit to the jury a theory of liability not contained in the indictment (People v Duncan,
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