Police have charged the man seen on a viral video assaulting a female nurse last Tuesday in St. Andrew.

The accused is 65-year-old businessman Robert Bell of St. Andrew.

He was charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Assault With Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm, Assault at Common Law, Possessing a Firearm With Intent to Commit a First Schedule Offence and Possession of a Firearm With Intent to Cause Injuries.

Reports are that at about 7:15 p.m.on May 13, the nurse practitioner was on her way to work when her vehicle was impeded by a vehicle driven by Mr. Bell.

A dispute ensued between the two individuals, during which the woman was physically assaulted multiple times.

The following day, Wednesday, May 14, Bell was apprehended by the police.

Divisional Crime Officer for the St. Andrew North Police Deputy Superintendent Glendale Murdock said Bell was charged yesterday in the presence of his attorney.

Mr. Bell’s licensed firearm was also seized by the police.

DSP Murdock said the police met with the family of the victim and is calling on anyone who has information that can assist the police to come forward.