Man charged after doctor found bruises on step-child

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to report that the charge in this case was dropped.

A Richland County man was charged after a doctor found bruises on a child.

Lexington County deputies responded to a medical center Monday after doctors raised concern about a child, according to a news release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

The victim, an 8-year-old boy, had an appointment with the doctor, who observed bruises on the child’s lower body. The doctor alerted law enforcement of his findings.

The man, 45, turned himself into the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office Friday.

The man was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. The charge was later dropped.

This story was originally published August 26, 2016 at 3:54 PM.