UPDATE: A homeless man that was being sought in connection with the alleged assault of a Salina teenager now faces a charge of battery in connection with the incident.

Salina Police Sgt. James Feldman said 46-year-old Thomas Dunn was cited for battery on Thursday and given a notice to appear in Salina Municipal Court.

Police say Dunn allegedly struck the 16-year-old girl in the right cheek while she was walking in the 100 block of E. Walnut at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Dunn is alleged to have also attempted to pull the girl into an alley. She was able to kick him in the groin and escape.

Feldman said Dunn was cited for misdemeanor battery and released.

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Original Story:

Police say a homeless man is accused of assaulting a Salina teenager in downtown Salina Wednesday night.

Captain Paul Forrester said the 16-year-old girl was walking in the 100 block of E. Walnut near the Stiefel Theatre at about 9:30 p.m., when she had a feeling that she was being followed.

When the girl turned around, she was struck in the right cheek by a man she described as wearing a pink dress with a mohawk haircut. After striking the girl, the man then tried to pull her into an alley.

Forrester said the girl was able to kick the man in the groin to free herself. She then ran to her home and notified police.

The suspect has been identified as 46-year-old Thomas Dunn, who has been seen numerous times throughout the community.

Police located Dunn on Thursday, according to Forrester.