University of Iowa police responded to an alledged fight over the weekend.

Corey Allan, a 19-year old resident of Slater Hall, was charged Sept. 23 with assault causing bodily injury after he allegedly assaulted another student.

According to a complaint by the UI police, Allan allegedly argued with another student at dinner, reportedly threatening to knock him out.

The report said the argument continued after the meal as the two walked upstairs to the fifth-floor lounge of Slater, where Allan slapped the victim with an open hand. The victim then reportedly tried to leave the room, and Allan allegedly punched him on the left cheek.

The victim reportedly suffered swelling of his left cheek, and Allan allegedly admitted to being upset and losing his temper, as well as slapping and punching the victim.

Assault causing bodily injury is a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine of $1,875.

— by Matt Starns