State police have filed charges against a 15-year-old Fayette County boy for "branding" another teenager using various heated objects.

The accused boy, of New Salem, branded the other 15-year-old, of Uniontown, in the arms, shoulder and chest, according to a police report.

On Sept. 19 and 20, the accused used six hot metal objects, including a fork, a key ring, a cross, a heart-shaped cookie cutter and a crucifix.

He was charged with one count of tattooing and body piercing, which was filed at the Fayette County Juvenile Probation Office.

The branded boy was treated at Uniontown Hospital.

The names of the boys were not released.

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