A Walker County father was arrested following a fight with his 19 year old son on Saturday.

Police were dispatched to Oak Ridge Drive off of Park Street, where witnesses including the minor children at the scene – said the fight broke out when the teenager began complaining that his father was making him clean his room while his sister was not made to do the same

The father, 39 year old Chris Burse was taken into custody on a charge of battery for hitting his son with a stick. 

He was also charged with third degree cruelty to children due to minor children witnessing the incident.

The teenager did not require transport for medical attention.

(WQCH)