A 21-year-old Richmond man is now in jail for allegedly assaulting his father.
The Richmond Police Department received a call in reference to a male on the floor stating he couldn’t get up and needed help.
Reports say that officials found the father (victim) on the floor and immediately gave him medical attention. He was transported to Baptist Health in Richmond.
According to a citation, the incident happened because the father stepped in trying to deescalate the situation of a possible fight between Nicholas Smith and a person with special needs. Smith allegedly started yelling and striking his father.
The altercation led to noticeable red marks on victim’s face and a bump on his head. Reports say that he had sustained a severe injury to his knee as well.
Smith was charged with 2nd degree assault.
