A Chicago man has been accused of allegedly assaulting his girlfriend of two years.

James Jackson, 23, was charged Sept. 13 with domestic-abuse assault impeding airway/circulation and causing bodily injury.

According to a Coralville police complaint, Jackson got into a fight with his girlfriend. His girlfriend allegedly stated he put both hands around her neck, making it hard for her to breathe.

She also said he struck her three times, causing bruising and swelling to the left eye. Jackson also allegedly bit his girlfriend.

Domestic-abuse assault impeding airway/circulation and causing bodily injury is a Class-D felony.

— by Megan Sanchez