Chatham-Kent police responded to a domestic abuse call Sunday afternoon and ended up making an arrest.

Police arrived at the Chatham residence and determined through investigation a woman had allegedly been assaulted by her ex husband, and this was not the first incident during their relationship.

A 37 year old man was charged with assault causing bodily harm, mischief under $5000, forcible confinement, uttering threats, and 3 counts of assault. 

He was held pending a bail hearing.