A Marshall man charged with a felony for allegedly assaulting another man with a baseball bat last month is scheduled to be in court this week.

According to a report from a Marshall Police officer, on May 1, the alleged victim claims the altercation took place after the victim approached Brian Lee Browder after Browder shouted at him while the victim was driving past a residence. The victim alleges when he approached Browder, he noticed Browder was in possession of a baseball bat. The victim claims Browder swung the bat and when the victim put up his arm to protect himself, the his left arm was broken.

As the alleged victim attempted to get away from Browder, he claims he fell to the ground and Browder then hit him in the back of the head with the bat, splitting it open. The man was later transported to University Hospital in Columbia with a brain bleed.

When contacted, Browder handed authorities a 27-inch, 20-ounce aluminum bat and claimed self defense.

Browder was arraigned on May 3 on a felony count for assault in the second degree. Bond is set at $50,000 cash only.

Preliminary Hearing in this case is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 at Saline County Circuit Court.