SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged assault of a teenager.

Thomas Dunn, 46, Salina, was arrested on Thursday and cited for misdemeanor battery, according to Salina Police Sgt. James Feldman.

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a 16-year-old girl was walking in the 100 block of E. Walnut near the Stiefel Theatre and became paranoid that someone was following her, according to Salina police captain Paul Forrester.

When the girl turned around, a man she described as wearing a pink dress with a Mohawk haircut struck her in the right cheek.
After striking the girl, the man then tried to pull her into an alley.

Forrester said the girl was able to kick the man in the groin to free herself.

She then ran to her home and notified police.

They identified Thomas Dunn as the suspect. He is to appear in Salina Municipal Court on the charge.