A North Platte man is in jail on a felony charge after he allegedly threw a can of beer at a woman’s head.

According to a North Platte Police Department news release, Officers responded to the report of an assault in the 1400 block of N. Sheridan at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.

Upon arrival, a 50-year-old female told Officers that the suspect, 60-year-old Arthur Manzanares, threw a full can of beer at her, striking her in the head and causing a severe laceration to her forehead.

Following an investigation, Police found probable cause to arrest Manzanares and charge him with felony 2nd Degree Assault.

The victim was transported to Great Plains Regional Medical Center.