GIFFORD — A man accused of beating a 15-year-old with her own crutches was arrested Sunday by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.

Nicholas Neal, 45, of the 4100 block of North Cypress Green Lane, was charged with aggravated battery.

Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at his home about 4 p.m.

The girl's face, arms and back were swollen and bruised, according to an arrest affidavit.

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She had blood on her shirt and the crutches were bent and bloody, the affidavit said. She was using the crutches because of a recent ankle injury.

The argument began because Neal thought the teen was talking about him on the phone, deputies learned.

Neal remained Monday in the Indian River County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

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