Watertown police on Friday arrested Daniel E. Wouters, 40, of 317 Winslow St., and charged him with third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Mr. Wouters allegedly injured his 12-year-old daughter’s right arm and wrist while spanking her with a belt on Wednesday. He was arrested at his residence at 9:07 p.m. Friday.

Taken to the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building, he was held pending arraignment in Watertown Town Court.

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