A North Platte man is facing a felony assault charge after he allegedly choked his girlfriend.

According to Investigator John Deal, North Platte Police responded to the report of an assault at around 8:36 p.m., on February 3.

Officers met with a female victim who alleged that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, 53-year-old Fredrick Seaton, at a residence in the 800 block of West 11th Street.

The victim alleged that she was sitting at a table when Seaton came up behind her and put his hands on her shoulders.  The victim told police she initially thought Seaton was going to give her a massage, but, instead, he placed his hands around her neck and began choking her.

The victim was able to escape and go to a family member’s home.  Deal said the victim had injuries that corroborated her allegations.

On February 10, an officer met with Seaton and placed him under arrest.  He was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with felony strangulation and domestic assault.

Police did not report any serious injuries to the victim.