Belleville police are investigating a homicide that took place over the weekend.
On Aug. 22, police say they were called to an east-end residence around 1:40 a.m. to respond to an assault.
They say they found a 45-year-old woman with severe injuries.
The woman was transported to Belleville General Hospital, where police say she succumbed to her injuries.
Police arrested a 24-year-old man at the scene and charged him with second-degree murder.
The names of both the deceased and accused are being withheld to protect the identity of the deceased while next of kin are notified.