The North Bay Police Service has laid an attempt murder charge after an Intimate Partner Violence investigation.
On Sunday (Jan. 25), the service says officers responded to a reported assault at a downtown residence, involving the accused and a female victim.
Police say through the investigation, evidence was uncovered of additional altercations, which resulted in more charges being laid.
The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Insp. Scott McFarlane says it’s important for anyone experiencing violence to reach out for help. He says the service is committed to supporting victims, holding offenders accountable, and working with community partners to provide safety planning and prevent further harm.
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation, please reach out to the NBPS or local support services such as Victim Services Nipissing at 705-472-2649 or the Nipissing Transition House at 705-476-2429.
