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Peterborough man accused of stabbing woman with scissors

A Peterborough man is accused of stabbing a woman with scissors early Monday.
A Peterborough man is accused of stabbing a woman with scissors early Monday. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough man has been charged following a domestic assault early Monday.

Around 12:30 a.m., Peterborough police responded to a residence after reports a woman had been stabbed in the arm with a pair of scissors by a man.

The extent of her injuries was not provided.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old man was arrested. He was charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

He was held in custody and is scheduled for a court appearance later Monday.

“In order to protect the identity of the victim in this domestic incident the name of the accused will not be released,” police stated.

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