HICKORY, N.C. (WHKY) A Hickory man is facing an assault charge following an alleged domestic violence incident. According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Rayford Courdel Dukes, of 20th Street Northeast was charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury.

The warrant alleges that Dukes assaulted a female victim and caused serious bodily injuries, including deep lacerations to her arms, legs, and hands. The injuries allegedly occurred when she was struck with a body mirror.

The charge was filed by the Hickory Police Department. Dukes was jailed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under no bond. A Monday (September 14) District Court date was scheduled.