A 24-year-old Salina man was arrested Friday night on a requested charge of aggravated battery.

Robert Adams is alleged to have hit 23-year-old Gary Howard with a 28″ stick during an argument outside their apartments at 737 Fairdale just after 10 o’clock Friday evening.

Howard was taken Salina Regional Health Center for treatment of a 3 to 4 inch cut on his face and swelling to his face.