HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A University of Houston student appeared in court Friday, accused of assaulting a pregnant woman earlier this week.

Records show 19-year-old Carmello Dedric Brook faces a charge of assault on a pregnant individual in connection with the Sept. 17 incident.

Court documents state that's when Brook allegedly caused bodily injury to the victim by picking her up and slamming her on the ground, knowing she was pregnant.