A Hamilton, Ont. man is facing four charges in connection with an alleged assault at a Jackson Street apartment between Caroline and Hess.
Investigators say the 32-year-old, who was not identified by police, is accused of holding a woman captive in a suite before a confrontation early Saturday.
The 26-year-old woman involved shared her story with peace officers after seeking help at Christ Cathedral on James Street North just before 9 a.m.
Detectives say she suffered serious injuries from the alleged assault.
Three men were arrested during a probe into the occurrence, but only one has been charged as of Monday.
The Hamilton man is facing an aggravated assault offence as well as choking, uttering a threat and assault with a weapon.
Man sent to hospital after assault on East Avenue
A man is recovering from injuries after he was found lying on a sidewalk in central Hamilton on Sunday night.
Detectives say officers found the man with serious injuries, believed to be connected with an assault, around 10 p.m. on East Avenue North and Robert Street.
He was subsequently taken to hospital.
No charges have been laid and an investigation is ongoing, say police.