An Altoona man is facing strangulation charges.

Logan Township Police responded to a domestic dispute call at a home on the 1100 block of S. Carl Street in Altoona.

When police got on scene around 3:20 Wednesday afternoon, police spoke with the female victim.

The victim told police that Timothy King Jr., 27, had strangled her until she could not breathe.

Officers say they noticed markings on her neck consistent with being strangled.  

King was then taken into custody and charged with Strangulation, Simple Assault and Harassment.