Dad charged with felony assault for striking 10-month-old baby in the face (Waverly, New York)

Dad TYLER BARRETT is charged with felony assault for striking his 10-month-old daughter in the face. The baby was left with a swollen and bruised left eye and cuts on her nose. Police say the assault stems from a "domestic incident between the father and mother" (police doublespeak for father was attacking mother at the same time).

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Baby Allegeldy Injured By Waverly Man
By WBNG News
Story Created: Dec 30, 2009 at 10:39 PM EST

(Story Updated: Dec 30, 2009 at 10:39 PM EST )
Waverly, NY (WBNG Binghamton) A man is arrested for allegedly injuring a 10-month old baby. Police say he struck it in the face with a baby bottle.

32-year-old Tyler Barrett is charged with felony assault.

Waverly Police say it stemmed from a domestic incident between the father and mother of the child on December 26th.

The baby suffered an injury to her left eye, leaving it swollen and black and blue.

She also suffered cuts to her nose.

Barrett was arraigned and sent to Tioga County Jail to await further court action.

His bail is set at $10,000 dollars.