CPD seeks tips on incident

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Police seeking tips in battery, disturbance

Columbus police detectives are seeking information about a disturbance and battery this weekend that left a man in critical condition in the intensive care unit of an Indianapolis hospital.

Investigators believe he was battered with a baseball bat.

The incident occurred near the public restrooms and playground at Lincoln Park on Saturday, at approximately 7:40 p.m., said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.

Anyone who believes they may have witnessed this incident is urged to contact Detective Sgt. Matt Martindale at 812-376-2631. Tips and information can be submitted anonymously.