Published: 2013 March 06 12:57:34 (2869 Views)

A 37-year-old decorated detective in New York, USA punched his three-year-old son in the face after a drunken fight with his wife, authorities said.

Jason Sharp, who served in the NYPD's Brooklyn gang unit, allegedly hit the toddler at the family home in Bellmore, L.I., in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The infant was hospitalized with swelling and bruising on his right eye, cheek and nose.

The 37-year-old decorated detective, who serves in the NYPD's Brooklyn gang unit, has now been suspended for 30 days from his post.

Court records state the attack came after an "inebriated fight" with his 38-year-old wife Michelle.

During the argument, Sharp's wife reportedly went downstairs to call for help as her husband had been "recklessly drinking."

"After a few minutes I went back upstairs and found my son Connor crying with two swollen eyes which were impairing his vision and his nose and face were swollen," Sharp said.

The toddler himself, according to the records, told police, "My daddy punched me in the face."

But Sharp said, "I had an argument with my wife and punched the wall, I had a few drinks today."

Sharp, who has earned 14 awards in his 10-year NYPD career, has been charged with third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

- NYDN

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