An 18-year-old Florida man is accused of stabbing his brother in the head with a chef's knife after an argument Friday morning, TCPalm reported Monday.

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Nicholas Baio, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated battery on a person using a deadly weapon, the website reported.

The knife wound caused a deep cut, police said.

When police arrived at the home about 7:45 a.m. Friday, Baio's brother was bleeding from the back of his head, TCPalm reported. According to police, Baio said he was tired of being verbally bullied by his brother.

Baio was taken to the St. Lucie County Jail and was released on $10,000 bond Monday, TCPalm reported.

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