Ontario Provincial Police have charged a Pembroke resident in connection with an alleged intimate partner assault at a local arena.
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say officers were called around 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 after a witness reported an assault involving a couple attending an event at an arena in Pembroke. Police say a 38-year-old was arrested at the scene and charged with spousal assault under the Criminal Code.
OPP say the victim did not suffer serious injuries. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date.
Police are reminding anyone experiencing intimate partner violence that support services are available through local shelters, sexual assault centres and victim services agencies. In emergencies, police advise calling 911.
(Steve Berard)