RCMP investigating assault in Carbonear

An investigation is underway after a 69-year-old woman allegedly attacked a man at a sporting event in Carbonear yesterday.

Just after 12:30 p.m., Grace RCMP received a report of an individual who was physically assaulted at the soccer field on High Road South in Carbonear.

The victim was in the parking lot near the field when he was confronted by a woman. The verbal altercation escalated, and the woman physically attacked the victim, causing minor injuries.

The accused will appear in court on November 5 to answer to a charge of assault.