Two couples charged with spousal assault in Norfolk

Norfolk OPP have charged four people following two separate intimate partner violence investigations.

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Officers were sent to a Norfolk County address at about 8:30 pm on July 25.

Upon arrival, police learned that two people had become embroiled in an argument and officers saw one person physically assault the other, police said.

A suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Officers later learned that the assailant had allegedly been physically assaulted prior to the arrival of police. As a result, the other person was also charged, police said.

A 24-year-old and 27-year-old, both of Brantford, have been charged with spousal assault and being intoxicated in a public place. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a future date.

Officers were also sent to a Norfolk County address at about 4:49 am July 26 to investigate an assault.

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Upon arrival police learned that two people had become involved in a dispute which became physical resulting in minor injuries.

Following an investigation, police took both people into custody.

Police have charged a 22-year-old Norfolk County resident with spousal assault causing bodily harm. A 30-year-old Norfolk County resident has been charged with spousal assault.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a future date.

Assistance is available to those experiencing intimate partner violence through Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation at 1-800-264-6671.

Help is also available through Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services at 1-800-265-8076.

The OPP can be reached province-wide at 1-888-310-1122 and at 911 in emergencies.

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