Hacker attacked with an Axe?

In a statement, Mr Evans said: "He behaved like a crazy man."

This guy hit him with an axe (the handle, but still..). Do you really think that would be the language you would use? It's like getting your hand cut off, and saying "Golly gee whiz, this hurts." He probably said something much, much more vulgar.. but the editor cleaned it up a bit.