Brantford police say an argument between a 14-year-old boy and his parents escalated into a nasty fight that saw the boy grab his father in a choke hold, and when he tried to run away, drag him back into their home.

Police say the argument started Sunday afternoon when the teen started throwing things around the home then pushed his father — grabbing him and throwing him to the ground.

The mother called the police but the son grabbed the phone, pushed her and pulled her by the hair, police say. Then the boy threw an object that struck his father in the forehead. That's when, police say, the dad ran out of the home looking for help.

At that point, police say the 14-year-old went after his father and dragged him back inside in a choke-hold.

Soon after, community patrol officers arrived and arrested the son.

The 14-year-old Brantford boy is charged with 2 counts of assault and assault with a weapon.