The Saint John Police Force headquarters. (Staff photo)
Saint John police say an elderly man is facing charges after an alleged assault in the uptown area.
Sgt. Ron Cooper said the incident happened on Brunswick Drive around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Cooper said a 67-year-old man allegedly struck his 60-year-old girlfriend with his cane.
He said a man was arrested and later released on a promise to appear in court.
Cooper said the man is facing a charge of assault with a weapon.
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