LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A Cozad man accused of attacking another man with a sword in July has pleaded not guilty to three counts in the case.

40-year-old Fernando Garcia faces first-degree assault and two weapons counts in the case.

Cozad police say officer responded to an assault report on July 3. Police say Garcia was armed with a sword and the victim was armed with a baseball bat. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of wounds.

Garcia’s faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted of all counts.

A jury trial is scheduled for Oct. 14 in Dawson County District Court.