Woman Hit In Head With Chair – Man Charged With Assault With Weapon, Threats etc.

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a physical altercation in Wallaceburg.

On September 8, 2013, a man and woman became involved in a verbal argument at their residence. It is alleged that the incident escalated when the man picked up a chair and threw it at the woman, hitting her in the head. As the woman tried to leave, the man further assaulted and threatened her. The woman was eventually successful in escaping from the man.

Through investigation, the woman disclosed to police further incidents of domestic violence during their marriage.

Early this morning, officers located the man and he was arrested. The 63-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with assault x4, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and mischief under $5000. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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