Teen Accused Of Beating Woman With Rock-Filled Sock

A Madison teen was arrested for substantial battery Wednesday night after beating a woman with a sock filled with rocks, according to the Madison Police Department.

The teen and the woman had engaged in a verbal entanglement prior to the assault.

It took place at the intersection of West Badger Road and Park Street shortly before 11 p.m., police said.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of head injuries, police said.

The 15-year-old was went to the Juvenile Reception Center, police said.