An 89-year-old Omaha woman has been charged with first-degree assault for allegedly beating her 88-year-old husband with a fireplace poker, police said.

Lulu and Stanley Bach were arguing at their home Monday when the attack occurred, Sgt. Teresa Negron said. Lulu Bach, who was in jail Tuesday, also was charged with use of a weapon to commit a felony.

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Stanley Bach told police that his wife repeatedly hit him on the head with the poker.

Stanley Bach called a rescue squad for himself and was taken to a hospital. Officers at the hospital noticed injuries over his entire body. He remained hospitalized Tuesday.

Source: Associated Press