SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a woman and her son.

Just after 3a.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp;responded to the Budget Host Inn at 222 E. Diamond Dr. for a report of a domestic disturbance, according to&nbsp;&nbsp;Sergeant Kyle Tonniges.

 Officers spoke with a 38-year-old victim and her 9-year-old son, both of Salina. 

They stated the victim’s cell phone was missing, so they called it. The phone rang while in the suspect, Marquis Wellington’s, pocket. 

The victim was able to retrieve the phone from Marquis and she gave it to her 9-year-old son. Marquis then punched the boy in the stomach and took the phone. Marquis was arrested on scene for Robbery and battery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a woman and her son.Just after 3a.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp;responded to the Budget Host Inn at 222 E. Diamond Dr. for a report of a domestic disturbance, according to&nbsp;&nbsp;Sergeant Kyle Tonniges. Officers spoke with a 38-year-old victim and her 9-year-old son, both of Salina. They stated the victim’s cell phone was missing, so they called it. The phone rang while in the suspect, Marquis Wellington’s, pocket. The victim was able to retrieve the phone from Marquis and she gave it to her 9-year-old son. Marquis then punched the boy in the stomach and took the phone. Marquis was arrested on scene for Robbery and battery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Man arrested for alleged robbery, battery of 9-year-old