Niagara police are looking for man in connection with an assault investigation.
It happened at home on Sixth Avenue in Niagara Falls Saturday afternoon around 4:30 p.m.
The Emergency Task Unit was called in to assist after police learned a weapon was used in the assault.
Police cleared the home, but the suspect fled before police arrived.
The victim was taken to hospital where she was treated and released.
Police are looking for 31-year-old David Shirley of Niagara Falls for assault with a weapon.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Shirley to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111.