A 37-year-old Wichita man accused of beating his 44-year-old stepson, was officially charged with aggravated battery Tuesday.

Police were called to Wesley Medical Center a little before 9 p.m. Friday where the victim, who has Down syndrome, was being treated for broken fingers, and a hematoma to his head after allegedly being beaten with a hammer and a pair of pliers.

The stepfather, 37-year-old Motohaur Takeda appeared in court for the first time Tuesday and was charged with aggravated battery. Takeda remains in jail on a $50,000 bond.