Assault Charge Laid On Peterborough Man For Allegedly Striking His Spouse In the Face

A 44-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after allegedly striking his spouse in the face during a domestic incident on Tuesday afternoon.

At roughly 3:30 p.m., officers were called about a domestic incident where a woman had been taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.  According to a police investigation, a verbal argument had turned physical which resulted in the woman being struck in the face allegedly by the man.

He was charged with:

  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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