
A 36-year-old Manitowoc man was arrested Early Wednesday morning after it was discovered he physically assaulted his girlfriend.
Police were called by the victim’s parents to her apartment in the 1400 block of Washington Street at around 12:45 AM Wednesday morning to report the incident.
The victim told officers that she and her boyfriend of 6 years had gotten into an argument and the man reportedly said he would beat her up if she didn’t “shut up”.
The argument continued, and the man allegedly punched her, causing noticeable injuries.
The victim told officers that she had grabbed a frying pan off the stove top to defend herself, but was not sure if she made contact with the man when she swung at him.
The assailant was arrested on charges of Battery with a Domestic Violence Order, and Felony Bail Jumping.