Police made a pair of arrests for domestic assault in Peterborough, Ont. on the weekend.
The Peterborough Police Service say the first occurred around 1:50 a.m. on Dec. 30 when officers noticed a disturbance in the area of George and Charlotte streets.
Police say officers learned a man had assaulted and injured his girlfriend. The victim was transported to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.
The investigation led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Peterborough man who was charged with assault — spousal. He was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court later that day.
Woman found with head and face injuries
In a second incident around 3 a.m., on Dec. 30, officers responded to a disturbance call in the area of McDonnel and Donegal streets.
Police say officers located a man and female walking westbound on McDonnel Street near Cross Street. Police say the female had injuries to her head and face.
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The investigation led to the arrest of the man who was found in possession of composite knuckles. Police say a nearby broken window was also located.
The 19-year-old Oshawa man was arrested and charged with assault — spousal, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief under $5,000.
He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Jan. 16.
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