Man arrested in brutal domestic violence

West Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - A West Haven man was arrested after his girlfriend told police he punched her in the face and poured boiled water on her skin.

Burl Towles, 44, was arrested and charged with assault, threatening and disorderly conduct.

On Jan. 28, police received an anonymous complaint that a woman was screaming for help.

Officers knocked on Towles door where they found him and his live in girlfriend. The woman told officers Towles had instructed her to hide when the police arrived.

She said she and Towles had gotten into a fight that turned physical. She stated that Towles punched her in the face several time and kicked in her rib area after he had poured boiling water on her exposed skin several time.

She was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Towles bond was set at $400,000 and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30.