A 4-year-old boy was found suffering from severe injuries to his eyes and hands when police were called to a disturbance at an apartment in southeast Bakersfield on Tuesday.

The investigation led officers a few blocks away to East Terrace Way where they arrested 35-year-old Angelo Mendoza.

Mendoza, who police said is the victim's father, was also injured. But his injuries were self-inflicted, according to a police department news release.

Both Mendoza and his son were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

Mendoza was later booked on suspicion of child endangerment, torture and aggravated mayhem.

At least 22 prior court cases can be found for Mendoza in court records, including a no contest plea in April 2006 on misdemeanor willful cruelty to a child. He was placed on probation at that time.