A Martinsville man has been charged with malicious wounding following a stabbing on Tuesday night. 40-year-old Christopher Hill has been charged after allegedly causing lacerations to the arm and face of 26-year-old Robert Essington III.

Essington was treated for injuries at the scene. According to the investigation, Hill arrived at the home and started arguing with Essington’s girlfriend. Essington attempted to calm the situation and was cut by Hill. 

Hill has been arrested for malicious wounding and is being held at the Henry County adult detention center without bond.