A Saline County man appeared in court yesterday on charges of sexual assault and aggravated battery. Both alleged crimes committed against an 8-month-old child.

According to prosecutors, 20-year-old Tyler Lewis both sexually assaulted and battered the 8-month-old girl. His actions causing her permanent disfigurement.

Lewis was arrested last week after voluntarily agreeing to an interview with police. The young girl is now back at home after being released from a hospital where she had been receiving treatment.