Couples on assault charges opt to solve differences out of court

Two couples yesterday each opted to seek the help of a probation officer to resolve their differences instead of pursuing assault charges.

Belinda John was alleged to have assaulted her common-law husband Godfrey Lowe, who reciprocated in kind at their Lot 22 Calendar Street, Albouystown home on April 20.

According to the police report, the two had a misunderstanding, which resulted in John hitting the hand and back of