A University of Iowa student was charged with assault causing bodily injury Dec. 3 after an alleged altercation in his Reinow dorm room.

According to a complaint by UI police, Evan Bridwell, 18, was allegedly involved in an altercation after a subject refused to leave his dorm room. The complaint said both the victim and a witness stated Bridwell assaulted the victim, allegedly causing cuts, bruising, and swelling on the victim’s forehead.

The complaint said the victim was seen by medical personnel and responded incorrectly as to where he was and what year it was.

Bridwell allegedly denied involvement in the altercation.

Bridwell is charged with assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor.

— by Matt Starns