Mutual battery between two men reported

A mutual battery was reported to the Bloomington Police Department around 12:20 a.m. Tuesday at the 800 block of South Ransom Lane, Capt. Joe Qualters said. One man claimed the other had an attraction to his wife, and one of the men reportedly made a comment about being bigger, badder and able to beat up the other, Qualters said.

The two men could be described as “acquaintances,” Qualters said. They reportedly live in the same trailer lot.

When officers arrived at the scene, one man’s face was covered in blood, and the other had also sustained visible injuries. Police took photographs of both men.

Both men were transported to the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. It is unknown who started the fight. No charges have been filed and the case is inactive.

Andy Wittry