Peterborough Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting A Female Family Member

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after an incident Tuesday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Officers received a report of an assault that occurred between two family members. The female victim reported a physical altercation that led her to fall to the floor. Subsequently, the male grabbed her phone and deliberately damaged it, rendering it unusable.

A 36-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

• Mischief Under $ 5,000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

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