A man is in the lockup after an alleged assault involving an intimate partner over the weekend.

Officers patrolling the centre city area hauled a vehicle over around 10:00 last night.

The 40-year-old behind the wheel was flagged in the system as having an outstanding warrant in connection with an incident that happened the night before.

He was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and violence against an intimate partner.

He was held for court.