Brantford man accused of punching homeowner while out looking for cat

Brantford police have arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted another man while he was out looking for his cat.

Police responded to reports of an assault at an address on Colborne St. on Wednesday.

Investigators learned a man had entered the garage of a resident and stated he was looking for his cat.

When he was asked to leave, the man allegedly punched the homeowner before leaving the area on foot.

Officers arrived on scene and told the man he was under arrest. However, police say the 51-year-old man would not comply with officers and resisted arrest.

He was taken into custody and has been charged with assault and resist arrest.