SALINA- Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged child abuse.

Edward E. Miles, 43, Salina, is alleged to have put a bleach soaked cloth into the mouth of a teenage girl at a north Salina home on February 18, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

The bleach caused burns to the girl’s mouth and throat requiring medical treatment at the hospital.

Miles was arrested on Wednesday and booked into jail on requested charges of child abuse and aggravated battery.