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Scott County Man Arrested for Battering Six-Month-Old Child

Last updated on Monday, November 23, 2015

(SCOTT CO.) - Late Friday, Detective David Mitchell from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg arrested 28-year-old Bryan Lee Anthony of Scottsburg on the charges of battery and neglect of a dependent.

The arrest was the result of information received by the Scott County Division of Family and Children and forwarded to the Indiana State Police who completed an investigation.

According to police on November 17, Anthony, allegedly became upset with his six-month-old child. Police say, Anthony allegedly grabbed the child from a bed and quickly pulled the child upwards and backwards several times.

On November 19, the child was taken to her/his pediatrician for a pre-scheduled monthly checkup. During the visit, the doctor expressed concern for a head injury to the child. The child was then admitted to the Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Late Friday evening, after speaking with Anthony he was arrested and taken to the Scott County Jail.

This investigation is continuing.

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