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Jackson County man charged with beating victim with blunt object

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Caleb Tidwell (Source: Jackson County Sheriff) Caleb Tidwell (Source: Jackson County Sheriff)
LETCHER, AL (WAFF) -

Jackson County officials arrested a man charged with assaulting a 53-year-old male.

Officials arrested 21-year-old Caleb Tidwell and charged him with assault second degree.

Investigators said the victim was attacked at his County Road 17 residence on June 6. He was struck several times in the head and torso with a blunt object.

Officials said he was seriously injured and spent six days in the hospital.

Tidwell was arrested June 19 and taken to Jackson County Jail on $2,500 bond.

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