A 48-year-old Newtown man is facing several charges in connection with the assault of a 14-year-old girl, authorities reported Thursday.

Jay Colton, of Brookdale Drive in Newtown Township, was arrested Wednesday at around 7:15 p.m. at his home on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, endangering the welfare of a child, recklessly endangering another and harassment by striking, shoving, or kicking.

The 14-year-old victim, whose name and relationship to Colton are not being disclosed, went to Saint Mary Medical Center in Middletown Tuesday evening with injuries to her arm, leg and buttocks. After being assessed by medical personnel, police were called to investigate the matter, police said.

The victim and her mother reported to authorities the injuries were caused by Colton.

Colton was arraigned by Judge Waltman and is free on $25,000 bail, according to court documents.