A 30-year-old man was arrested after assaulting a 23-year-old man with brass knuckles and a baseball bat in Athens on Friday night.

Man Arrested and Admitted to Assault

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Michael Cote of Fall River, Massachusetts admitted he attacked the man.

Suspect Claimed Man had sex with 17-Year-Old Daughter

Cote told deputies that he assaulted the man because believed he had sex with his 17-year-old daughter, said the Morning Sentinel.

Man Flown by LifeFlight to Hospital

The 23-year-old man was transported to a Bangor hospital by LifeFlight. He was expected to live, said officials.

Suspect Faces Charges

Cote was charged with Aggravated Assault and Burglary.

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