Man beaten in Monroe

8/2/2009
BLADE STAFF

MONROE A man was found beaten early Sunday in the parking lot of the Riverfront Marina, authorities said.

Marlon Martin, whose age and address were not released, was admitted to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in critical condition, according to Monroe police. His condition changed to serious later in the morning, a hospital spokesman said.

Police later arrested a man after he left a nearby bar and accused him of assaulting Mr. Martin, officers said.

The name of the assailant was being withheld pending his court arraignment.