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Man Charged After Argument Ends In Assault

A local man is facing several charges after an argument turned violent in Chatham.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers were called to a Patteson Avenue address on Sunday at around 9:30 p.m. to conduct an assault investigation.

Authorities said a verbal argument escalated when the man allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened to harm her. Officers also learned of other past assault incidents.

As a result, a 28-year-old Chatham man was located and arrested. He is now charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, and two counts of assault.

He was taken to police headquarters before being released with an April court date.