A Hammond man is accused of repeatedly punching and kicking a 44-year-old autistic man in an Aug. 15 attack at Hessville Park.

Keshaun Art Kewaun Brooks, 25, is charged with aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony; two felony counts of battery resulting in injury; and misdemeanor battery.

Around 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 15, Hammond police were dispatched to a suspicious person call around Orchard Drive and Kennedy Avenue, according to a probable cause affidavit. A man in black clothing and a white helmet was bleeding and approaching individuals at the park.

Police spoke to the 44-year-old victim, who said he was beaten up by a man, court records state. His nose and mouth were bleeding and paramedics were summoned to treat his injuries.

A group of juveniles approached police and said that a man w

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