NEWARK, Vt. (WCAX) - One man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a child, according to Vermont state police.

Police said just before noon on Sunday, they received a report from the Department of Children and Families regarding a 6-week-old who was hospitalized on Friday with injuries concerning for abusive trauma.

Police determined 25-year-old Thomas Hatfield of Newark, Vermont, physically abused the Child on four occasions, resulting in injuries.

Hatfield was taken into custody for first-degree aggravated assault and cruelty to a child. He was released on conditions that include a 24-hour curfew.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

The baby is being treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

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