Cobourg Police say a 47-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with spousal assault after officers responded to a disturbance at a local residence.
Police report that on November 21 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers were called after a witness reported seeing a man strike a woman during an argument inside the home. The man reportedly left the residence on foot before police arrived.
According to police, officers located the man a short time later and placed him under arrest as part of the investigation. He has since been charged with Assault – spousal under the Criminal Code.
Police say the accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date. The charge has not been proven in court.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)