Chatham-Kent police say a man assaulted a woman while she was on the phone Tuesday evening.
The complainant, 51, told police she was on the phone with the victim, 22, when a man assaulted her.
Officers investigated, spoke with all parties involved, learned there were instances of past assaults, and opted to lay multiple charges.
A 19-year-old Chatham man is charged with two counts of assault; one of assault causing bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle; forcible confinement; and failure to comply with an undertaking.
The victim was also found to be in breach of her court-ordered conditions to not communicate with the accused. She faces charges of failing to comply as well.
