Police in Peterborough made arrests for assault in two incidents this week.
On Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to an incident involving a man and woman at a home in Cavan-Monaghan Township. However, police say when officers arrived and spoke with both parties, they were informed nothing had occurred.
Officers left but a short time later the woman called police and disclosed that she had been struck in the face. Police say she alleged she had also been assaulted a week earlier.
A 48-year-old man from Cavan-Monghan was arrested and charged with two counts of spousal assault. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 3.
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On Tuesday, police say officers investigated an incident in the city after a woman had been taken to hospital for treatment.
Police say their investigation determined a verbal argument between a man and woman had occurred at a residence and that the victim was struck in the face.
A 44-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with spousal assault causing bodily harm.
He was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
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