Child defends mom by stabbing man who was beating her, police say

FORT MADISON, Iowa. (WGEM/Gray News) - A child in Iowa is accused of stabbing a man who was allegedly beating on his mother, according to authorities.

According to Police Chief Cody Potthast, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Feb. 8 and found Jacob Haage, 32, lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds.

Police said Haage came home after work on Feb. 7 and began drinking heavily. The mother told police that she and Haage began arguing, resulting in the 32-year-old punching a wall and injuring his hand.

The woman then tried to take Haage to the emergency room, but he became belligerent and punched her in the face and left the car. She then drove off and returned home.

The mother told police that Haage got home around midnight and was still belligerent. He allegedly began breaking things in the house before attacking her.

Police allege that Haage put the woman in a choke hold, but she was able to escape and ran to her son’s room.

Haage allegedly pinned her down in front of her son, and the son stabbed Haage in defense of his mother.

Haage was arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault impeding airway.

No charges are expected against the child.